Living in Shaoxing
Shaoxing is a city in Zhejiang, China, home to 2,300,000 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are city lovers (top 1%, #10 of 1,543), young professionals (top 1%, #11 of 1,627), single professionals (top 1%, #12 of 1,696).
Residents2,300,000
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport30 km (Hangzhou Xiaoshan International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km3,070,000 people
Sea coast13 km
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 110 m
Main railway line1.8 km
Distance to Beijing1,168 km
Within 10 km2,300,000 people
Greater areaGreater Shaoxing, the core
Winter daylight10 h 13 min, sunset 10:02
See Shaoxing on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Shaoxing
- The Hangzhou Bay is 13 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 13 min and sets around 10:02; in late June it sets around 13:02.
How Shaoxing 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 | 53 | #1,812 of 1,977 | #32 of 39 | Map |
| Low-income household | 75 | #376 of 2,047 | #15 of 39 | Map |
| Low-income family | 62 | #1,730 of 1,977 | #35 of 39 | Map |
| Single parent | 65 | #1,649 of 1,977 | #34 of 39 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 71 | #674 of 1,977 | #27 of 39 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 83 | #183 of 1,977 | #15 of 39 | Map |
| Early retiree | 64 | #1,415 of 2,047 | #29 of 39 | Map |
| Single professional | 90 | #12 of 1,696 | #2 of 38 | Map |
| Young professional | 92 | #11 of 1,627 | #2 of 38 | Map |
| DINKS | 93 | #12 of 1,543 | #2 of 36 | Map |
| Remote worker | 82 | #35 of 2,047 | #4 of 39 | Map |
| Commuter | 89 | #37 of 1,657 | #4 of 38 | Map |
| Car-free household | 97 | #49 of 1,462 | #5 of 34 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #725 of 819 | #23 of 28 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 73 | #517 of 1,977 | #18 of 39 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 70 | #314 of 2,047 | #19 of 39 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 94 | #10 of 1,543 | #2 of 36 | Map |
| Expat professional | 91 | #17 of 2,047 | #3 of 39 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 79 | #89 of 1,977 | #10 of 39 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 11 | #1,922 of 2,047 | #33 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 | 20 | #1,369 of 2,047 | #29 of 39 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 18 | #1,932 of 2,047 | #33 of 39 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 71 | #111 of 2,047 | #6 of 39 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 79 | #25 of 2,047 | #5 of 39 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #1,695 of 2,047 | #32 of 39 | Map |
| Coastal living | 68 | #250 of 433 | #24 of 27 | Map |
| Business owner | 92 | #24 of 2,047 | #6 of 39 | Map |
| Digital native | 74 | #14 of 1,696 | #3 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.