Living in Shangyu
Shangyu is a city in Zhejiang, China, home to 770,000 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 1%, #4 of 1,657), low-income households (top 1%, #13 of 2,047), remote workers (top 1%, #13 of 2,047).
Residents770,000
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport49 km (Hangzhou Xiaoshan International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km3,339,200 people
Sea coast9 km
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 80 m
Main railway line1.3 km
Distance to Beijing1,175 km
Within 10 km925,000 people
Winter daylight10 h 13 min, sunset 10:01
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Shangyu
- The Hangzhou Bay is 9 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 13 min and sets around 10:01; in late June it sets around 13:01.
How Shangyu 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 Zhejiang | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 62 | #1,269 of 1,977 | #21 of 39 | Map |
| Low-income household | 82 | #13 of 2,047 | #2 of 39 | Map |
| Low-income family | 70 | #800 of 1,977 | #19 of 39 | Map |
| Single parent | 71 | #789 of 1,977 | #19 of 39 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 78 | #134 of 1,977 | #14 of 39 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 85 | #45 of 1,977 | #5 of 39 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #1,147 of 2,047 | #19 of 39 | Map |
| Single professional | 88 | #63 of 1,696 | #7 of 38 | Map |
| Young professional | 90 | #69 of 1,627 | #7 of 38 | Map |
| DINKS | 90 | #93 of 1,543 | #8 of 36 | Map |
| Remote worker | 83 | #13 of 2,047 | #2 of 39 | Map |
| Commuter | 92 | #4 of 1,657 | #2 of 38 | Map |
| Car-free household | 92 | #158 of 1,462 | #12 of 34 | Map |
| Student | 5 | #576 of 819 | #14 of 28 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 79 | #34 of 1,977 | #2 of 39 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 78 | #13 of 2,047 | #2 of 39 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 88 | #143 of 1,543 | #11 of 36 | Map |
| Expat professional | 88 | #63 of 2,047 | #7 of 39 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 83 | #25 of 1,977 | #4 of 39 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 25 | #1,771 of 2,047 | #22 of 39 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 27 | #1,189 of 2,047 | #26 of 39 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 33 | #1,738 of 2,047 | #21 of 39 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 77 | #8 of 2,047 | #1 of 39 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 81 | #12 of 2,047 | #3 of 39 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #1,207 of 2,047 | #23 of 39 | Map |
| Coastal living | 73 | #164 of 433 | #16 of 27 | Map |
| Business owner | 91 | #39 of 2,047 | #7 of 39 | Map |
| Digital native | 72 | #56 of 1,696 | #7 of 38 | 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.