Living in Changji
Changji is a city in Xinjiang, China, home to 198,776 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are cross-border commuters (top 6%, #100 of 1,774), people who put healthcare first (top 9%, #171 of 1,977), single parents (top 13%, #257 of 1,977).
Residents198,776
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport17 km (Ürümqi Tianshan International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km353,200 people
Climate typeCold semi-arid (BSk)
Terrain around itabout 560 m, height range 170 m
Main railway line9.6 km
Distance to Beijing2,433 km
Within 10 km198,776 people
Greater areaGreater Ürümqi, 31 km out
Winter daylight8 h 53 min, sunset 11:36
See Changji on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Changji
- It is part of Greater Ürümqi, 31 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 53 min and sets around 11:36; in late June it sets around 15:57.
How Changji 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 Xinjiang | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 61 | #1,408 of 1,977 | #65 of 98 | Map |
| Low-income household | 71 | #696 of 2,047 | #16 of 110 | Map |
| Low-income family | 72 | #266 of 1,977 | #14 of 98 | Map |
| Single parent | 74 | #257 of 1,977 | #11 of 98 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 62 | #1,485 of 1,977 | #60 of 98 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 73 | #1,307 of 1,977 | #26 of 98 | Map |
| Early retiree | 59 | #1,804 of 2,047 | #95 of 110 | Map |
| Single professional | 64 | #591 of 1,696 | #15 of 74 | Map |
| Young professional | 67 | #574 of 1,627 | #15 of 72 | Map |
| DINKS | 63 | #611 of 1,543 | #15 of 66 | Map |
| Remote worker | 72 | #841 of 2,047 | #6 of 110 | Map |
| Commuter | 78 | #575 of 1,657 | #14 of 73 | Map |
| Car-free household | 73 | #509 of 1,462 | #16 of 58 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 72 | #600 of 1,977 | #13 of 98 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 68 | #519 of 2,047 | #6 of 110 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 62 | #527 of 1,543 | #16 of 66 | Map |
| Expat professional | 65 | #504 of 2,047 | #6 of 110 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 76 | #171 of 1,977 | #3 of 98 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 38 | #1,579 of 2,047 | #92 of 110 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 22 | #100 of 1,774 | #7 of 76 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 24 | #1,263 of 2,047 | #56 of 110 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 37 | #1,677 of 2,047 | #99 of 110 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 52 | #1,143 of 2,047 | #44 of 110 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 66 | #418 of 2,047 | #5 of 110 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 73 | #836 of 2,047 | #20 of 110 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 74 | #500 of 2,047 | #3 of 110 | Map |
| Digital native | 57 | #553 of 1,696 | #11 of 74 | Map |
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.