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Quanzhou, China

Fujian · 🇨🇳 China

Quanzhou is a major city in Fujian, China with a population of 1,469,157. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,469,157 Population 337/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
45.6 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

Population1,469,157
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density337/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 Temp69°F (21°C)
AQI192 (Unhealthy)
Rain45.6 in/yr
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband90.6%
Population1,469,157
Population Density337 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates24.9139°, 118.5858°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceFujian
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation45.6 inches (1,158 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age39.0 years

Is Quanzhou a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Quanzhou 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. Quanzhou 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

Quanzhou enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F. Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. With 253 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 192.

Quanzhou has a population of 1,469,157 with a density of 337 people per square mile, spread across 4,357.8 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

1,469,157
Total Population
337
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
4,357.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Quanzhou vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Quanzhou vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Quanzhou 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: Quanzhou 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 Quanzhou, 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: Quanzhou 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

Quanzhou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. 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 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average68.9°F
28% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.6 inches
20% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median192.0
RatingUnhealthy
Good Days %3.9%

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area4,357.8 sq mi (11,286.6 km²)
Population Density337/sq mi
Coordinates24.9139°N, 118.5858°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
February 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 58°F (14°C) 4.1 in
April 66°F (19°C) 5.6 in
May 73°F (23°C) 6.3 in
June 79°F (26°C) 7.9 in Wettest
July 83°F (28°C) 5.0 in
August 83°F (28°C) 5.6 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 3.8 in
October 74°F (23°C) 1.1 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in Driest

Quanzhou has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F — from 54°F in February to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.9") and December the driest (0.9").

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 Density337/sq mi
Total Area4,357.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.6%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Quanzhou

What is the population of Quanzhou?

Quanzhou has a population of 1,469,157 residents and is located in China. The population density is 337 people per square mile, spread across 4,357.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years. The population is 49.1% female and 50.9% male.

Is Quanzhou expensive to live in?

Quanzhou 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 Quanzhou?

Quanzhou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 192.

How is the job market in Quanzhou?

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

How are the schools in Quanzhou?

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

How healthy is Quanzhou?

The obesity rate in Quanzhou 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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