Living in Yuanping
Yuanping is a large place in Shanxi, China, home to 82,883 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 16%, #319 of 2,047), climate-conscious movers (top 34%, #681 of 2,047), nature lovers (top 35%, #715 of 2,047).
Residents82,883
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport108 km (Taiyuan Wusu International)
Nearest city of 100k+34 km
Within 30 km82,900 people
Climate typeCold semi-arid (BSk)
Terrain around itabout 1,010 m, height range 420 m
Main railway line3.7 km
Distance to Beijing340 km
Within 10 km82,883 people
Winter daylight9 h 27 min, sunset 10:11
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Yuanping
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 27 min and sets around 10:11; in late June it sets around 13:57.
How Yuanping ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in China. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In China | In Shanxi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 65 | #891 of 1,977 | #3 of 17 | Map |
| Low-income household | 48 | #1,672 of 2,047 | #15 of 19 | Map |
| Low-income family | 68 | #1,231 of 1,977 | #9 of 17 | Map |
| Single parent | 69 | #1,256 of 1,977 | #10 of 17 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 69 | #891 of 1,977 | #3 of 17 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 77 | #854 of 1,977 | #6 of 17 | Map |
| Early retiree | 70 | #940 of 2,047 | #2 of 19 | Map |
| Single professional | 25 | #1,576 of 1,696 | #15 of 15 | Map |
| Young professional | 27 | #1,542 of 1,627 | #15 of 15 | Map |
| DINKS | 24 | #1,509 of 1,543 | #15 of 15 | Map |
| Remote worker | 69 | #1,151 of 2,047 | #13 of 19 | Map |
| Commuter | 40 | #1,596 of 1,657 | #15 of 15 | Map |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 56 | #1,613 of 1,977 | #15 of 17 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 53 | #1,582 of 2,047 | #15 of 19 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 28 | #1,311 of 1,543 | #15 of 15 | Map |
| Expat professional | 30 | #1,620 of 2,047 | #15 of 19 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 54 | #1,223 of 1,977 | #15 of 17 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 70 | #715 of 2,047 | #4 of 19 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 11 | #1,221 of 1,774 | #15 of 19 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 56 | #319 of 2,047 | #3 of 19 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 59 | #804 of 2,047 | #4 of 19 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 48 | #1,409 of 2,047 | #15 of 19 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 42 | #1,457 of 2,047 | #15 of 19 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 73 | #681 of 2,047 | #2 of 19 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 33 | #1,641 of 2,047 | #15 of 19 | Map |
| Digital native | 33 | #1,524 of 1,696 | #15 of 15 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Xinzhou (Shanxi) 34 km
- Shuozhou 73 km
- Taiyuan 96 km
- Jinzhong 115 km
- Yuci 115 km
- Yangquan 119 km
- Yangjiaying 125 km
- Kuangshi 133 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.