Living in Shillong
Shillong is a city in Meghalaya, India, home to 143,229 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 2%, #67 of 3,608), low-income families (top 3%, #85 of 3,335), climate-conscious movers (top 3%, #92 of 3,608).
Residents143,229
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport67 km (Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km263,500 people
Terrain around itabout 1,730 m, height range 590 m
Main railway line63.7 km
Border with Bangladesh44 km
Distance to New Delhi1,491 km
Within 10 km263,464 people
Greater areaGreater Shillong, the core
LandscapeKhasi Hills
Winter daylight10 h 32 min, sunset 12:07
See Shillong on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Shillong
- The landscape belongs to Khasi Hills.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 32 min and sets around 12:07; in late June it sets around 14:46.
How Shillong 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 Meghalaya | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 68 | #263 of 3,335 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Low-income household | 70 | #681 of 3,608 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Low-income family | 71 | #85 of 3,335 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Single parent | 72 | #113 of 3,335 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 73 | #749 of 3,335 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 81 | #379 of 3,335 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Early retiree | 72 | #306 of 3,608 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Single professional | 63 | #541 of 2,738 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Young professional | 66 | #499 of 2,471 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| DINKS | 63 | #577 of 2,212 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Remote worker | 80 | #67 of 3,608 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Commuter | 79 | #455 of 2,549 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Car-free household | 73 | #403 of 2,006 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #930 of 946 | #4 of 4 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 71 | #512 of 3,335 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 66 | #769 of 3,608 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 62 | #427 of 2,212 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Expat professional | 62 | #744 of 3,608 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 72 | #402 of 3,335 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 39 | #2,780 of 3,608 | #11 of 12 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 23 | #205 of 3,608 | #7 of 12 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 50 | #280 of 3,608 | #7 of 12 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 41 | #2,693 of 3,608 | #9 of 12 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 67 | #274 of 3,608 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 65 | #439 of 3,608 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 74 | #92 of 3,608 | #3 of 12 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 69 | #899 of 3,608 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Digital native | 53 | #671 of 2,738 | #1 of 7 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Laitumkhrah 1 km
- Nongthymmai 2 km
- Mawlai-Mawïong 6 km
- Jowai 34 km
- Nongpoh 37 km
- Shella 50 km
- Nongstoin 62 km
- Jagiroad 69 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.