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Sơn Tây, Vietnam

Hanoi · 🇻🇳 Vietnam

Sơn Tây is a large city in Hanoi, Vietnam with a population of 230,577. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

4.0 /5.0
A Great
230,577 Population 5,262/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
68.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Bangkok Timezone
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 37.6%
12% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 2.0%
94% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.6%
87% lower than US avg

People

Population230,577
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density5,262/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$4,323
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty1.6%

Health

Obesity2.0%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking19.2%
Depression3.9%

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
AQI49 (Good)
Rain68.9 in/yr
Sunny Days212/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+37.6%
High School+90.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband78.1%
Population230,577
Population Density5,262 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates21.1405°, 105.5069°
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Country🇻🇳 Vietnam
State / ProvinceHanoi
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation68.9 inches (1,751 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age32.5 years

Is Sơn Tây a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sơn Tây receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Sơn Tây stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 37.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 90.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sơn Tây has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F. Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.

Sơn Tây has a population of 230,577 with a density of 5,262 people per square mile, spread across 43.8 square miles. The median age is 32.5 years, 16% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51% female and 49% male. 15.8% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 71.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

230,577
Total Population
5,262
People / sq mi
32.5yrs
Median Age
16% below US avg
43.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Race & Ethnicity

Sơn Tây vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Sơn Tây vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sơn Tây is N/A. Per capita income is $4,323 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 28.8, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Sơn Tây vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$4,323

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.6%
87% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living28.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Sơn Tây, 2.0% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.3% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 29.7% have high blood pressure. 19.2% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 10.7% report binge drinking. 86.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 3.9% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Sơn Tây vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity2.0%
94% below US avg
Diabetes5.3%
High Blood Pressure29.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.2%
37% above US avg
Binge Drinking10.7%
Physical Inactivity86.3%
Depression3.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate71.0%

Food & Exercise

Sơn Tây has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49. 85% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average74.5°F
38% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days212 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall68.9 inches
81% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median49.0
RatingGood
Good Days %85.2%

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area43.8 sq mi (113.5 km²)
Population Density5,262/sq mi
Coordinates21.1405°N, 105.5069°W
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 64°F (18°C) 1.0 in
March 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
April 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
May 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in
June 84°F (29°C) 10.5 in Warmest
July 84°F (29°C) 13.1 in Wettest
August 83°F (28°C) 12.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 10.4 in
October 77°F (25°C) 5.5 in
November 71°F (22°C) 1.8 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in

Sơn Tây has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F — from 61°F in January to 84°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 68.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.1") and January the driest (0.6").

37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 12% above the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. 78.1% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+37.6%
12% above US avg
High School+90.0%
A Education Grade (4.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density5,262/sq mi
Total Area43.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access78.1%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Sơn Tây

What is the population of Sơn Tây?

Sơn Tây has a population of 230,577 residents and is located in Vietnam. The population density is 5,262 people per square mile, spread across 43.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 32.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51% female and 49% male.

Is Sơn Tây expensive to live in?

Sơn Tây is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 28.8 — below the baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in Sơn Tây?

Sơn Tây has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 68.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 49.

How is the job market in Sơn Tây?

The job market in Sơn Tây is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% — well below the national rate of 3.6%.

How are the schools in Sơn Tây?

37.6% of adults in Sơn Tây hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Sơn Tây?

The obesity rate in Sơn Tây is 2.0% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 19.2% of adults are smokers. 86.3% are physically inactive. 3.9% of residents report depression.

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