Living in Shimla
Shimla is a city in Himachal Pradesh, India, home to 173,503 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young families (top 3%, #90 of 3,335), single parents (top 4%, #111 of 3,335), low-income families (top 4%, #132 of 3,335).
Residents173,503
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport60 km (Shaheed Bhagat Singh International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km213,800 people
Terrain around itabout 1,850 m, height range 760 m
Main railway line36.6 km
Distance to New Delhi278 km
Within 10 km173,503 people
Winter daylight10 h 07 min, sunset 12:53
See Shimla on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Shimla
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 07 min and sets around 12:53; in late June it sets around 15:58.
How Shimla 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 Himachal Pradesh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 69 | #90 of 3,335 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Low-income household | 67 | #983 of 3,608 | #1 of 13 | Map |
| Low-income family | 70 | #132 of 3,335 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Single parent | 72 | #111 of 3,335 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 70 | #1,277 of 3,335 | #4 of 8 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 76 | #1,314 of 3,335 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Early retiree | 70 | #734 of 3,608 | #4 of 13 | Map |
| Single professional | 60 | #677 of 2,738 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Young professional | 63 | #624 of 2,471 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| DINKS | 60 | #703 of 2,212 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Remote worker | 78 | #190 of 3,608 | #1 of 13 | Map |
| Commuter | 76 | #646 of 2,549 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Car-free household | 71 | #453 of 2,006 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 69 | #745 of 3,335 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 63 | #1,014 of 3,608 | #1 of 13 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 59 | #490 of 2,212 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Expat professional | 59 | #939 of 3,608 | #1 of 13 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 67 | #728 of 3,335 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 46 | #2,500 of 3,608 | #13 of 13 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 20 | #485 of 3,608 | #1 of 13 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 55 | #188 of 3,608 | #12 of 13 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 44 | #2,411 of 3,608 | #13 of 13 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 66 | #354 of 3,608 | #1 of 13 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 63 | #522 of 3,608 | #1 of 13 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #355 of 3,608 | #6 of 13 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 66 | #1,073 of 3,608 | #2 of 13 | Map |
| Digital native | 51 | #786 of 2,738 | #1 of 6 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Solan 22 km
- Kālka 36 km
- Baddi 39 km
- Pinjaur 41 km
- Naya Gaon 51 km
- Mani Mājra 54 km
- Sundarnagar 54 km
- Chandigarh 55 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.