Living in Leh
Leh is a large place in Ladakh, India, home to 37,475 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 2%, #70 of 3,608), climate-conscious movers (top 26%, #912 of 3,608), nature lovers (top 41%, #1,458 of 3,608).
Residents37,475
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport228 km (Skardu International)
Nearest city of 100k+231 km
Within 30 km37,500 people
Climate typeCold semi-arid (BSk)
Terrain around itabout 3,750 m, height range 1,850 m
Nearest major riverIndus, 6.2 km
Main railway line271.8 km
Distance to New Delhi620 km
Within 10 km37,475 people
LandscapeKarakoram, Tibetan Plateau
Winter daylight9 h 52 min, sunset 12:44
See Leh on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Leh
- The landscape belongs to Karakoram.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 52 min and sets around 12:44; in late June it sets around 16:05.
How Leh 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 Ladakh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Low-income household | 23 | #3,520 of 3,608 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Low-income family | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single parent | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Pensioner couple | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single pensioner | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Early retiree | 65 | #2,673 of 3,608 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 53 | #3,530 of 3,608 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Budget-constrained mover | 35 | #3,496 of 3,608 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 0 | #3,420 of 3,608 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Nature-focused household | 66 | #1,458 of 3,608 | #3 of 3 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 0 | #3,417 of 3,608 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 63 | #70 of 3,608 | #3 of 3 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 53 | #1,461 of 3,608 | #3 of 3 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 34 | #3,154 of 3,608 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 11 | #3,411 of 3,608 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #912 of 3,608 | #3 of 3 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 0 | #3,457 of 3,608 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | 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.