Group 1: Overview of Lanzhou's Development - As of the end of 2024, Lanzhou's permanent resident population reached 4.44 million, with a year-on-year growth of 0.3% [2][8] - The urban population accounts for 86%, indicating a high urbanization rate, while the elderly population (65 years and older) constitutes 16.83% [2][8] - Lanzhou's per capita disposable income for urban residents in 2024 is 50,489 yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.1%, while rural residents' income is 20,018 yuan, increasing by 7.6% [2][19] Group 2: Housing Market - The average new housing price in Lanzhou for 2024 is 8,659 yuan/m², reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 1.4%, which is lower than the national average [4][24] - Housing prices in the Chengguan and Qilihe districts exceed 10,000 yuan/m², while prices in Gaolan County and Yongdeng County are below 5,000 yuan/m² [28] Group 3: Education Resources - Lanzhou's education budget for 2025 is projected to be 7.8 billion yuan, a decrease of 1.7% compared to the previous year, which is lower than the national growth rate [31][32] - Yongdeng County leads in education budget expenditure, with over 700 million yuan allocated for 2025 [35] Group 4: Healthcare Resources - By the end of 2024, Lanzhou has 2,559 medical and health institutions, marking a 12.3% increase from 2023, which is higher than the national growth rate [37] - The healthcare budget for Lanzhou in 2025 is set at 3.766 billion yuan, a decrease of 22% from 2024 [39][43]