Living in Shilin
Shilin is a large place in Yunnan, China, home to 55,000 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 13%, #252 of 2,047), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 41%, #831 of 2,047), nature lovers (top 43%, #865 of 2,047).
Residents55,000
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport52 km (Kunming Changshui International)
Nearest city of 100k+67 km
Within 30 km55,000 people
Terrain around itabout 1,820 m, height range 220 m
Main railway line20.6 km
Distance to Beijing2,075 km
Within 10 km55,000 people
Winter daylight10 h 36 min, sunset 11:23
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Shilin
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 36 min and sets around 11:23; in late June it sets around 13:59.
How Shilin 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 | 51 | #1,855 of 1,977 | #104 of 107 | Map |
| Low-income household | 36 | #1,922 of 2,047 | #95 of 117 | Map |
| Low-income family | 64 | #1,666 of 1,977 | #77 of 107 | Map |
| Single parent | 64 | #1,718 of 1,977 | #77 of 107 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 59 | #1,641 of 1,977 | #84 of 107 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 67 | #1,694 of 1,977 | #76 of 107 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #1,503 of 2,047 | #103 of 117 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 61 | #1,719 of 2,047 | #94 of 117 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 37 | #1,850 of 1,977 | #84 of 107 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 50 | #1,735 of 2,047 | #75 of 117 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 21 | #1,770 of 2,047 | #80 of 117 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 50 | #1,408 of 1,977 | #35 of 107 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 67 | #865 of 2,047 | #77 of 117 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 7 | #1,475 of 1,774 | #91 of 117 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 39 | #831 of 2,047 | #107 of 117 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 52 | #1,116 of 2,047 | #86 of 117 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 29 | #2,001 of 2,047 | #112 of 117 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 33 | #1,729 of 2,047 | #73 of 117 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 76 | #252 of 2,047 | #42 of 117 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 18 | #1,811 of 2,047 | #82 of 117 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Miyang 47 km
- Zhongshu 55 km
- Kunming 67 km
- Majie (Yunnan) 74 km
- Haikou (Yunnan) 77 km
- Anning 86 km
- Qujing 87 km
- Yuxi (Yunnan) 95 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.