Living in Mei Foo (美孚)
Mei Foo (美孚) is a large place in Sham Shui Po (深水埗區), Hong Kong, home to 45,990 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are car-free households (top 24%, #30 of 130), city lovers (top 25%, #31 of 125), expat professionals (top 30%, #37 of 125).
Residents45,990
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport23 km (Hong Kong International)
Nearest city of 100k+2 km
Within 30 km7,796,600 people
Sea coast0 km
Terrain around itabout 170 m, height range 170 m
Main railway line3.0 km
Border with People's Republic of China20 km
Within 10 km3,943,443 people
Greater areaGreater Hong Kong, 6 km out
Winter daylight10 h 46 min, sunset 10:45
See Mei Foo (美孚) on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Mei Foo (美孚)
- It is right on the coast of the South China Sea.
- It is part of Greater Hong Kong, 6 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 46 min and sets around 10:45; in late June it sets around 13:10.
How Mei Foo (美孚) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Hong Kong. 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 Hong Kong | In Sham Shui Po (深水埗區) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 48 | #135 of 150 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Low-income household | 68 | #116 of 141 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Low-income family | 57 | #127 of 141 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Single parent | 61 | #114 of 125 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 72 | #81 of 149 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 82 | #70 of 149 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Early retiree | 61 | #111 of 146 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Single professional | 75 | #46 of 113 | #3 of 3 | Map |
| Young professional | 76 | #41 of 125 | #3 of 3 | Map |
| DINKS | 78 | #32 of 95 | #3 of 3 | Map |
| Remote worker | 78 | #78 of 125 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Commuter | 80 | #83 of 150 | #3 of 3 | Map |
| Car-free household | 80 | #30 of 130 | #3 of 3 | Map |
| Student | 41 | #44 of 90 | #3 of 3 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 67 | #123 of 141 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 62 | #123 of 149 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 72 | #31 of 125 | #3 of 3 | Map |
| Expat professional | 77 | #37 of 125 | #3 of 3 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 66 | #98 of 149 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 13 | #141 of 150 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 70 | #47 of 150 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 41 | #141 of 150 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 13 | #142 of 150 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 55 | #80 of 150 | #3 of 3 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 66 | #95 of 150 | #3 of 3 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 63 | #124 of 149 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Coastal living | 72 | #149 of 149 | #3 of 3 | Map |
| Business owner | 87 | #52 of 149 | #3 of 3 | Map |
| Digital native | 67 | #66 of 125 | #3 of 3 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Nam Cheong 2 km
- Sham Shui Po (深水埗區) 2 km
- Kwai Chung (葵涌) 3 km
- Mong Kok (旺角) 4 km
- Tsing Yi Town (青衣) 4 km
- Tsuen Wan (荃灣) 5 km
- Wong Tai Sin (黃大仙) 5 km
- Kowloon (九龍) 5 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.