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Hangzhou, China

Zhejiang · 🇨🇳 China

Hangzhou is a major city in Zhejiang, China with a population of 9,236,032. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
9,236,032 Population 1,419/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
56.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 34.6%
3% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 8.3%
74% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.6%
28% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

People

Population9,236,032
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density1,419/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$12,951
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty0.0%

Health

Obesity8.3%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking21.9%
Depression8.5%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
AQI192 (Unhealthy)
Rain56.7 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.6%
High School+90.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband90.6%
Population9,236,032
Population Density1,419 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates30.2937°, 120.1614°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceZhejiang
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation56.7 inches (1,439 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.7 inches (4 cm)
Median Age39.0 years

Is Hangzhou a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hangzhou receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Hangzhou offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 4.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 34.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 90.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Hangzhou enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 192.

Hangzhou has a population of 9,236,032 with a density of 1,419 people per square mile, spread across 6,507.2 square miles. The median age is 39.0 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.1% female and 50.9% male. 20.3% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 85.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

9,236,032
Total Population
1,419
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
6,507.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Hangzhou vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Hangzhou vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hangzhou is N/A. Per capita income is $12,951 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 49.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Hangzhou vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$12,951

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living49.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Hangzhou, 8.3% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.8% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 27.3% have high blood pressure. 21.9% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 4.5% report binge drinking. 84.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 8.5% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Hangzhou vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity8.3%
74% below US avg
Diabetes8.8%
High Blood Pressure27.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking21.9%
56% above US avg
Binge Drinking4.5%
Physical Inactivity84.3%
Depression8.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate85.0%

Food & Exercise

Hangzhou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 192 — residents may notice occasional air quality concerns. 4% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall56.7 inches
49% above US avg
Snowfall1.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median192.0
RatingUnhealthy
Good Days %3.9%

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area6,507.2 sq mi (16,853.6 km²)
Population Density1,419/sq mi
Coordinates30.2937°N, 120.1614°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in
March 49°F (10°C) 4.5 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.9 in
May 69°F (21°C) 6.2 in
June 76°F (24°C) 7.6 in Wettest
July 84°F (29°C) 5.4 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 5.6 in
September 74°F (23°C) 6.4 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
December 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in Driest

Hangzhou has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F — from 42°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.6") and December the driest (1.7").

34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 3% above the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. 90.6% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.6%
3% above US avg
High School+90.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,419/sq mi
Total Area6,507.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.6%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Hangzhou

What is the population of Hangzhou?

Hangzhou has a population of 9,236,032 residents and is located in China. The population density is 1,419 people per square mile, spread across 6,507.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years. The population is 49.1% female and 50.9% male.

Is Hangzhou expensive to live in?

Hangzhou is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 49.1 — below the baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in Hangzhou?

Hangzhou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.7 inches, with 1.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 192.

How is the job market in Hangzhou?

Hangzhou has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%.

How are the schools in Hangzhou?

34.6% of adults in Hangzhou hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Hangzhou?

The obesity rate in Hangzhou is 8.3% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 21.9% of adults are smokers. 84.3% are physically inactive. 8.5% of residents report depression.

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