According to the latest data from the US Census Bureau, the Chinese population in the United States has reached 4.52 million. Chinese people are the largest ethnic group among Asian Americans, and the second largest ethnic group among all ethnic minorities after Mexicans.
Where do Chinese people like to settle down in the United States? According to the Immigration Policy Institute in Washington, California (31%) and New York (20%) are the two states with the highest concentration of Chinese immigrants. Here's how to introduce the top ten American cities that are most suitable for Chinese life:
1. Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles is located in the Southern California of the United States. It is also the county of Los Angeles County, with a population of about 3.97 million. It is the largest city in California and the second largest city in the United States, second only to New York City. The city covers an area of 469.1 square miles (1214.9 square kilometers). The metropolitan area of Los Angeles, which is composed of Los Angeles, long beach and Anaheim, has a population of 13.31 million, while the Greater Los Angeles area, which covers a wider area, has a population of 18.7 million. Both of them are statistically inferior to the metropolitan area of New York and are the second largest metropolitan area in the United States.
Los Angeles is one of the world's centers of culture, science, technology, international trade and higher education. It also has world-renowned institutions in various professional and cultural fields. It is a Mediterranean climate zone with mild climate and bright sunshine. It is dry and rainless all year round, but it rains a little more in winter. Chinese account for a large proportion of the total population, their status is relatively high, and their culture is rich. There are many Chinese communities and many opportunities to use Chinese. Even if you can't speak English, your life won't be very troublesome. There are many Chinese restaurants and Chinese supermarkets.
Irvine, CA
Irvine is a city in Orange County, California. It is located in the middle of the county, where middle and upper class families live together. It covers an area of 180.5 square kilometers. According to the 2010 population census, there are 212375 people in erwan City, 10% of whom are Latinos and nearly 40% are Asian Pacific, most of whom are Chinese and Korean. Irvine is one of the largest planning urban communities in the United States. It is invested and developed by Irvine family, a private company.
Although Irvine is a young city only about 30 years old, many people choose it as their destination. The pleasant climate, excellent school district and ideal public security situation are the reasons why many people, especially the Chinese, choose to live in Irvine.
3. San Francisco, CA
San Francisco is one of the most beautiful cities in the United States. It is located on a long and narrow peninsula with rugged coastline and peaceful harbor. It is the core city of Northern California and San Francisco Bay area, as well as a cultural, commercial and financial center. There are many artists, writers and actors living there. In the 20th century and the early 21st century, it has been one of the centers of American hippie culture and modern liberalism and progressivism.
The gold rush brought the first generation of Chinese overseas, and now it is one of the cities with the highest living density of overseas Chinese. Of the 800000 people in San Francisco, 20% are Chinese, which is the highest proportion of Chinese in the urban population of the United States. Local products are rich, fisherman's Wharf is rich in seafood dishes, has always been the reservation of San Francisco meal. San Francisco's food tastes are diverse, and Chinese restaurants are an important part of them. San Francisco boasts the most authentic Chinese food in the United States, and Chinatown has always been the home of diners. The large scale of Chinatown makes the role of Chinese in the political, economic and social life of this area more and more important.
4. San Diego, CA
San Diego is a city on the Pacific coast of California with a population of about 3 million, mostly of Mexican and Spanish descent. Located in the extreme southwest corner of the United States, it is famous for its warm climate and many beaches. It is also the second largest city in California and the eighth largest city in the United States.
In recent years, it has attracted more and more Chinese to invest and work here, and has become the first choice for them to live and settle down. It is estimated that there are no less than 100000 Chinese. Although the number of Chinese in San Diego was small in the early years, it has grown rapidly in recent years and doubled in ten years. As an important town of high-tech industries such as biopharmaceuticals and wireless communications, it is one of the most dynamic and characteristic regions in the development of science and technology industry in the United States.
Close to the Mexican border, beaches, mountains and deserts are not far away. In addition to surfing, whale watching, swimming, sailing and other marine activities, visiting nearby mountains and deserts is also a good outdoor activity.
5. San Jose, CA
San Jose is a city in the San Francisco Bay area of California. Located in the south of San Francisco Bay area, Santa Clara County and Silicon Valley, it is the third largest city in California, second only to Los Angeles and San Diego, and surpassed Detroit to become the tenth largest city in the United States in 2005. It is the world-famous location of Silicon Valley. There are 25 companies with more than 1000 people in the city, including the headquarters of Adobe Systems, BEA systems, Cisco, and eBay, as well as the important offices and R & D sites of Flextronics, Hewlett Packard, IBM, Hitachi, Lockheed Martin, Yahoo! And other companies. Many new Chinese immigrants from the mainland and Taiwan are no longer engaged in traditional industries such as catering, but are making great efforts in the high-tech field of Silicon Valley, and most of them live in villas near Silicon Valley.
The cost of living in and around it is one of the highest in California and the United States, and the high housing prices here are the biggest reasons for this. However, San Jose is also one of the regions with the highest disposable income.
The culture here is very diverse. The Chinese people have ample space for political, economic and cultural freedom. Their lives are also very convenient. Local Chinese TV stations broadcast Chinese News and TV plays every night.
6. Seattle, Washington, WA
Seattle is the largest city in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, only 200 kilometers away from Vancouver. Due to its maritime climate, Seattle has a mild climate, not too cold in winter and not too hot in summer. The climate and temperature in Seattle are similar to Vancouver, a big Canadian city nearby. The air is very moist, fresh, clean and transparent.
It is the hometown of Bill Gates and Microsoft, the world's richest man for 13 consecutive years. Bill Gates' mansion and Microsoft headquarters are located in this city. Seattle's rapid growth has also benefited from Amazon, real networks and at & T wireless. In addition, Seattle is an important center of performing arts in the United States. With a history of more than 100 years, the Seattle Symphony Orchestra is one of the symphony orchestras that publish the most records in the world.
The average education level of Seattle residents is very high. 36% of the population has a master's degree or above, and 93% of the population graduated from high school. In addition to schools, Seattle has strong adult training classes and home schooling.
7. New York, NY
Located in the northeast of the United States, New York is the most populous city in the United States and one of the largest cities in the world. It is an international metropolis with great influence on the global economy, commerce, finance, media, politics, education and entertainment.
New York has the largest number of Chinese in the United States. All kinds of Chinese communities are famous for their popularity. If you are in Chinatown, flushing and other places, where there are many food markets, stalls and massage foot clinics, you may not realize that you are in the United States for a while. Of course, New York, as an international metropolis, may be more attractive. It has numerous landmark buildings, shopping paradise, developed higher education and so on, which are all kinds of labels people give to New York.
Manhattan Island is the core of New York. More than one third of the 500 largest companies in the United States are headquartered in Manhattan. Six of the seven major banks and the headquarters of the major monopoly organizations have set up their central bases here. It also focuses on the essence of the world's financial, securities, futures and insurance industries.
New York's food culture is influenced by many immigrants, so it is very diverse. There are about 4000 licensed snack vendors in the city, many of them run by immigrants. In addition to vendors, New York City is also a gathering place for high-end restaurants.
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Portland, Oregon's largest city, is a city in the western United States. The population of the city is 639863 (2016). Portland has beautiful scenery, and the climate is especially suitable for planting roses. There are many rose gardens in the city, so it is also called "Rose City". Portland is famous as a park city in the world. It has the highest number of parks per capita in the United States. Including hiring Suzhou craftsmen to build Chinese gardens according to Suzhou garden style.
Oregon State University, located in the south of Portland, is one of the most famous state universities in the United States with high academic reputation. Low cost of living and beautiful living environment are important factors for Chinese to choose to live in this city.
9. Orlando, FL
Orlando, located in the middle of Florida, is a typical small and medium-sized city. Although there is no bustling metropolis here, it is no less livable than other big cities.
Orlando is one of the best leisure and tourism cities in the world. It has the world's largest Disneyland as famous as Disneyland in Los Angeles. It is the best place for travel, camping, water activities, honeymoon and family travel. More than 26 million tourists come to Orlando every year.
One of Orlando's great advantages is that it's sunny and mild all year round. Moreover, there are many lakes in the urban area, and the streets are very clean. The living expenses here are low and the income tax is low. Many Chinese come here to complain that food and clothing are too cheap.
10. Boston, Ma
The total number of residents in Boston in 2018 is 694583, while the wide area metropolitan area with Boston as the center has a population of 8.2 million. Boston is the sixth largest city in the United States, the capital and largest city of Massachusetts, and also the largest city in New England. It is a famous cultural city. There are 47 universities in the city. In the university town in the western suburb, there are famous Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of technology and other important scientific research institutions, such as the Electronic Research Office of National Aeronautics and Space Administration. High quality education is an important reason to attract immigrants and students from all over the world.
Boston has a large number of Chinese Americans, and the size of the top three Chinatown in the United States. Boston's Chinatown is one of the most orderly managed Chinatowns in the United States. Comparatively speaking, the living standard of Chinese is also relatively good.