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El Santuario, Mexico

Chiapas · 🇲🇽 Mexico

El Santuario is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 531. Elevation: 2,087 ft (636 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
531 Population
2,087 ft Elevation 636 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
50.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone
$13,861 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$13,861 median income, 2.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$400/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
25 violent crimes/100K (93% below avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $13,861
82% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 25/100K
93% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.4%
36% lower than US avg
Median Rent $400
66% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.0%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
26% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.3%
81% lower than US avg

People

Population531
Median Age29.3 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

B
Median Income$13,861
Per Capita$13,861
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty2.3%

Housing

B
Home ValueN/A
Rent$400
OwnershipN/A

Crime

C
Violent25/100K
PropertyN/A
Murder24.9/100K

Health

Obesity36.0%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking14.7%
Depression2.6%
Heart Disease16.3%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
AQI24 (Good)
Rain50.6 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation2,087 ft (636 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+90.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband81.2%
Population531
Elevation2,087 ft (636 m)
Coordinates16.1151°, -92.4375°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation50.6 inches (1,284 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$13,861
Median Age29.3 years

Is El Santuario a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, El Santuario receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. El Santuario has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in El Santuario is $13,861, 82% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $400 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Safety & Crime

El Santuario is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 25 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380.

Education

21.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

El Santuario has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F. Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

El Santuario has a population of 531. The median age is 29.3 years, 25% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.5% female and 48.5% male. 13.5% of residents have a disability. 79.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

531
Total Population
29.3yrs
Median Age
25% below US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

El Santuario vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

El Santuario vs U.S. Average

The median household income in El Santuario is $13,861, which is 82% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,861 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 54.2, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: El Santuario vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$13,861
82% below US avg
Per Capita Income$13,861

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.3%
81% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living54.20 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $400 (66% below the national average of $1,163).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$400
66% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied66.4%
Renter-Occupied33.6%

Property Tax

In El Santuario, 36.0% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 11.2% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 16.3% of residents, above the national average. 32.1% have high blood pressure. 14.7% are current smokers. 6.0% report binge drinking. 83.2% are physically inactive, above the national average. 2.6% report depression (below the 20.0% national average). 5.4% experience frequent mental distress.

Health Metrics: El Santuario vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.0%
12% above US avg
Diabetes11.2%
Heart Disease16.3%
High Blood Pressure32.1%
COPD15.5%
Kidney Disease22.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.7%
5% above US avg
Binge Drinking6.0%
Physical Inactivity83.2%
Depression2.6%
Mental Distress5.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate79.0%
Premature Death163/100K

Food & Exercise

El Santuario has a violent crime rate of 25 per 100,000 residents, 93% below the national average of 380. The murder rate is 24.9 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Overall, El Santuario receives a safety grade of C.

Crime Rates: El Santuario vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent24.9/100K
93% below US avg
Murder24.9/100K
295% above US avg

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC
Safety Score2.0 / 5.0
El Santuario has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24 — among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 2,087 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average76.1°F
41% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.6 inches
33% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median24.0
RatingGood
Good Days %90.1%

Geography

Elevation2,087 ft (636 m)
Coordinates16.1151°N, 92.4375°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
March 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in
April 79°F (26°C) 1.1 in
May 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in Warmest
June 78°F (26°C) 10.6 in
July 77°F (25°C) 7.8 in
August 77°F (25°C) 8.8 in
September 77°F (25°C) 11.0 in Wettest
October 76°F (24°C) 5.8 in
November 74°F (24°C) 0.9 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in

El Santuario has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F — from 72°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.0") and January the driest (0.1").

21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36% below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. 81.2% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.4%
36% below US avg
High School+90.0%
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access81.2%

Safety & Disasters

C Safety Grade (2.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About El Santuario

What is the population of El Santuario?

El Santuario has a population of 531 residents and is located in Mexico.. The median age of residents is 29.3 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.5% male.

Is El Santuario expensive to live in?

El Santuario is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 54.2 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $13,861, 82% below the national average of $75,149. Renters pay a median of $400 per month, below the national average of $1,163.

Is El Santuario safe?

El Santuario is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 25 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Overall, El Santuario receives a safety grade of C based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in El Santuario?

El Santuario has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 24.

How is the job market in El Santuario?

The job market in El Santuario is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% — well below the national rate of 3.6%.

How much does housing cost in El Santuario?

For renters, the median monthly rent is $400.

How are the schools in El Santuario?

21.4% of adults in El Santuario hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is El Santuario?

The obesity rate in El Santuario is 36.0% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 14.7% of adults are smokers. 83.2% are physically inactive. 2.6% of residents report depression.

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