Living in Dali Old Town
Dali Old Town is a large place in Yunnan, China, home to 82,566 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are single parents (top 8%, #139 of 1,977), low-income families (top 9%, #171 of 1,977), climate-conscious movers (top 12%, #230 of 2,047).
Residents82,566
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport110 km (Lijiang Sanyi International)
Nearest city of 100k+3 km
Within 30 km503,800 people
Terrain around itabout 2,070 m, height range 1,040 m
Main railway line162.3 km
Distance to Beijing2,186 km
Within 10 km110,568 people
LandscapeYunnan-Guizhou Plateau
Winter daylight10 h 32 min, sunset 11:34
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Dali Old Town
- The landscape belongs to Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 32 min and sets around 11:34; in late June it sets around 14:13.
How Dali Old Town 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 Yunnan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 62 | #1,325 of 1,977 | #63 of 107 | Map |
| Low-income household | 70 | #806 of 2,047 | #22 of 117 | Map |
| Low-income family | 72 | #171 of 1,977 | #15 of 107 | Map |
| Single parent | 74 | #139 of 1,977 | #12 of 107 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 58 | #1,724 of 1,977 | #93 of 107 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 67 | #1,737 of 1,977 | #82 of 107 | Map |
| Early retiree | 64 | #1,403 of 2,047 | #101 of 117 | Map |
| Single professional | 55 | #815 of 1,696 | #30 of 68 | Map |
| Young professional | 58 | #776 of 1,627 | #30 of 63 | Map |
| DINKS | 56 | #819 of 1,543 | #28 of 59 | Map |
| Remote worker | 68 | #1,255 of 2,047 | #49 of 117 | Map |
| Commuter | 76 | #668 of 1,657 | #24 of 64 | Map |
| Car-free household | 61 | #759 of 1,462 | #31 of 58 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 72 | #599 of 1,977 | #18 of 107 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 62 | #1,013 of 2,047 | #27 of 117 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 48 | #797 of 1,543 | #31 of 59 | Map |
| Expat professional | 54 | #931 of 2,047 | #22 of 117 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 51 | #1,364 of 1,977 | #34 of 107 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 52 | #1,278 of 2,047 | #91 of 117 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 17 | #459 of 1,774 | #37 of 117 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 57 | #284 of 2,047 | #64 of 117 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 45 | #1,443 of 2,047 | #94 of 117 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 44 | #1,620 of 2,047 | #63 of 117 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 56 | #823 of 2,047 | #23 of 117 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 76 | #230 of 2,047 | #41 of 117 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 66 | #852 of 2,047 | #18 of 117 | Map |
| Digital native | 49 | #899 of 1,696 | #30 of 68 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Yinqiao Zhen 8 km
- Haidong Zhen 10 km
- Wanqiao Zhen 12 km
- Dali 13 km
- Fengyi 19 km
- Yongjian 30 km
- Yousuo 39 km
- Jinniu 43 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.