Living in New Delhi
New Delhi is a city in Delhi, India, home to 317,797 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are expat professionals (top 3%, #97 of 3,608), business owners (top 4%, #111 of 3,608), car-free households (top 4%, #70 of 2,006).
Residents317,797
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport14 km (Indira Gandhi International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km15,924,800 people
Climate typeHot semi-arid (BSh)
Terrain around itabout 220 m, height range 60 m
Nearest major riverYamuna, 3.6 km
Main railway line2.2 km
Distance to New Delhi3 km
Within 10 km11,352,352 people
Greater areaGreater Delhi, 6 km out
LandscapeIndo-Gangetic Plain
Winter daylight10 h 19 min, sunset 12:59
See New Delhi on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about New Delhi
- The landscape belongs to the Indo-Gangetic Plain.
- It is part of Greater Delhi, 6 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 19 min and sets around 12:59; in late June it sets around 15:52.
How New Delhi ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in India. 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 India | In Delhi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 38 | #3,330 of 3,335 | #26 of 26 | Map |
| Low-income household | 62 | #1,348 of 3,608 | #26 of 26 | Map |
| Low-income family | 51 | #3,324 of 3,335 | #26 of 26 | Map |
| Single parent | 56 | #3,136 of 3,335 | #26 of 26 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 53 | #3,311 of 3,335 | #26 of 26 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 67 | #3,015 of 3,335 | #25 of 26 | Map |
| Early retiree | 54 | #3,557 of 3,608 | #24 of 26 | Map |
| Single professional | 80 | #126 of 2,738 | #4 of 26 | Map |
| Young professional | 83 | #121 of 2,471 | #4 of 26 | Map |
| DINKS | 86 | #83 of 2,212 | #2 of 26 | Map |
| Remote worker | 68 | #1,728 of 3,608 | #25 of 26 | Map |
| Commuter | 81 | #364 of 2,549 | #14 of 26 | Map |
| Car-free household | 90 | #70 of 2,006 | #2 of 26 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #836 of 946 | #24 of 26 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 63 | #1,463 of 3,335 | #26 of 26 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 54 | #1,712 of 3,608 | #26 of 26 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 83 | #92 of 2,212 | #2 of 26 | Map |
| Expat professional | 82 | #97 of 3,608 | #4 of 26 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 63 | #982 of 3,335 | #26 of 26 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 0 | #3,606 of 3,608 | #26 of 26 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 17 | #916 of 3,608 | #26 of 26 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 0 | #3,439 of 3,608 | #13 of 26 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 0 | #3,606 of 3,608 | #26 of 26 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 49 | #1,659 of 3,608 | #22 of 26 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 66 | #368 of 3,608 | #14 of 26 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 54 | #3,424 of 3,608 | #24 of 26 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 88 | #111 of 3,608 | #10 of 26 | Map |
| Digital native | 66 | #131 of 2,738 | #6 of 26 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Delhi 4 km
- Noida 12 km
- Deoli (Delhi) 13 km
- Rijokri 15 km
- Samālka 15 km
- Nāngloi Jāt 16 km
- Loni 16 km
- Kāpas Herd 17 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.