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Jaisalmer, India

Rajasthan · India

Jaisalmer is a mid-size city in Rajasthan, India with a population of 67,604. Elevation: 768 ft (234 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
67,604 Population 34,317/sq mi density
768 ft Elevation 234 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
7.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,700 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$1,700 median income, 8.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$12,000 home value, $35/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population67,604
Median Age25.5 yrs
Density34,317/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$1,700
Per Capita$1,500
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty22.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$12,000
Rent$35
Housing Units27,042
Rent Burden29.4%

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain7.8 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation768 ft (234 m)
Population67,604
Population Density34,317 / sq mi
Elevation768 ft (234 m)
Coordinates26.9176°, 70.9039°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceRajasthan
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average90°F (32°C)
Annual Precipitation7.8 inches (197 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,700
Median Age25.5 years

About Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer is a mid-size city in India (Rajasthan) with a population of 67,604. The city sits at an elevation of 768 feet (234 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 90°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Jaisalmer has a population of 67,604 with a density of 34,317 people per square mile, spread across 2.0 square miles. The median age is 25.5 years, 34% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

67,604
Total Population
34,317
People / sq mi
25.5yrs
Median Age
34% below India avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Jaisalmer vs India Average

The median household income in Jaisalmer is $1,700, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,500 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $29, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 221 business establishments, including 78 restaurants.

Income: Jaisalmer vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,700
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,500
Avg Weekly Wage$29

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.0%
122% above India avg
Poverty Rate22.0%
77% above India avg
Establishments (County)221

Business (County)

Restaurants78
Healthcare19
Retail0

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Jaisalmer is $12,000, 96% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $35 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 27,042 total housing units in the city. 29.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$12,000
96% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$35
97% below India avg
Rent Burden29.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units27,042

Property Tax

Climate in Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F). The hottest month is Jun (35.3°C), the coldest is Jan (15.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 419 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.2°C / 59°F 5.1° / 27.8° 11.3
Feb 20.2°C / 68°F 7.4° / 33.3° 4.9
Mar 25.7°C / 78°F 11.9° / 39.4° 8.6
Apr 31.4°C / 89°F 18.9° / 42.6° 16.5
May 34.7°C / 94°F 22.7° / 46.1° 28.1
Jun 35.3°C / 96°F 26.5° / 45.1° 44.4
Jul 33.9°C / 93°F 26.9° / 43.2° 109.5
Aug 31.7°C / 89°F 25.1° / 40° 131.2
Sep 31.6°C / 89°F 23.5° / 41.2° 39.8
Oct 28.5°C / 83°F 18.7° / 38.3° 13.4
Nov 22.8°C / 73°F 12.1° / 35° 11.1
Dec 16.9°C / 62°F 6.1° / 29.1° 0.5
Jaisalmer has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 768 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 90°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above India avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average90°F (32°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation768 ft (234 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density34,317/sq mi
Coordinates26.9176°N, 70.9039°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.8"
80% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.07"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M5.1 on Apr 9, 2009.

Nov 8, 1991 72 km SSW of Jaisalmer, India M5.4 72 km
Apr 9, 2009 29 km NNW of Jaisalmer, India M5.1 29 km
Nov 20, 1991 64 km S of Jaisalmer, India M4.5 65 km
Nov 25, 1991 50 km S of Jaisalmer, India M4.2 51 km
Apr 5, 2007 65 km SE of Khanpur, Pakistan M4.1 148 km
Nov 8, 1991 21 km NW of Jaisalmer, India M3.8 21 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Unnamed (1999).

Year Name Category Closest
1999 Unnamed Category 3 250 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.1 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
April 88°F (31°C) 0.1 in
May 94°F (34°C) 0.2 in Warmest
June 94°F (34°C) 0.3 in
July 90°F (32°C) 3.1 in Wettest
August 87°F (31°C) 3.0 in
September 87°F (31°C) 0.6 in
October 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in Driest
November 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in

Jaisalmer has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 61°F in January to 94°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 7.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and October the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Jaisalmer

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Jaisalmer

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Baa ri haveli cultural centre and museum
Folklore museum
jaisalmer
Jaisalmer War Museum
Jaisalmer War Museum
Kothari's Patwa Haveli museum
The Thar Heritage Museum

Farmers Markets in Jaisalmer

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
B.M. Bombay

Hotels in Jaisalmer

104 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

1st gate
1st Gate
Abhinav
Abu Safari Hotel & Hostel
Akash Deep
Amar Haveli
Amit Palace
Annapurna
Antra Inn
BHARAT VILLAS
Blue Diamond
Camel Country
Cazza Backpackers Hostel
Chirag Haveli
Dada Palace
Darsh Safari
Deepak Rest House
Desert
Desert Boys Guesthouse
Desert Boys Guesthouse - real location
Desert Spa
Desert Tulip Jaisalmer
Fateh Villa
Fort Junction
Fort Rajwada
Gaji
Gangaur
Garh Jaisal Haveli Jaisalmer
Garh Maru
Girnar
Golden Haveli Hotel
Golden Marigold
Golden Sand Stone Hotel
Golden Signature
Golden Sunrise Guesthouse
Gorbandh Palace
Gujarati Palace
Gunjan Palace
Heaven in Desert
Hotel Amazing Jaisalmer
Hotel Apollo
Hotel Desert
Hotel Fifu
Hotel Midfort
Hotel Moti Palace
Hotel Nachna Haveli
hotel temple view
Hotel The Royal
Ideal Guesthouse
Imperial
Jawahar Niwas Palace
Jeet Mahal
Kalyan Bhawan Hotel
Kotwal Haveli
Lal Garh
Lalgarh Fort and Palace Hakim Estate
Limra Jaisalmer
Mandir Palace
Mantra Heritage
Mariyan Safari
Meera Mahal
Mirage Hotel
Mystic Jaisalmer
Narayan Niwas Palace
Navodaya
Neem Haveli
Oasis Haveli
Ozaki
Paradise
Pleasant Haveli
Pleasure Haveli
Prince
Rang Mahal Hotel
Relax Inn
Renuka
Roop Mahal
Royal Bhumi
Royal Haveli
Royal Heritage
Royal Villa Jaisalmer
Rupal Residency
Sand Ocean
Sandalwood Inn
Shahi Palace
Shanti Home
Shiva
Shree Giriraj
Suman Palace
Sunrise Fort
Swastika
The Golden Leo
The Jaisalmer Hotel
The Kevin
The Secret House
Titanic
Tokyo Palace
Tripli Hotels Prithvi Haveli
Turban House
Vishnu Vilas
Vrinda Palace
Wanderlust Guesthouse and restaurant
Wonbin Safari
Wonbin Safari Hostel;Abu Safari Hotel
Yash Palace

Restaurants in Jaisalmer

72 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

1st Gate Home Fusion
Bajrang Bhjnady
bhagwat
Bharat Juice Center and Restaurant
Bikaner
Cafe Kaku
Chandan Shree Restaurant
Desert Bite
Dosa Corner
Fatanstar Palaces
Food zone
Fort Heritage
Fort Oasis Restaurant
Fort View Restaurant
Fotiya's restaurant
Fredy Foods
Free Tibet
Friends and Family
Ganga
Gujrati
Handy Kabab Corner
Hanuman Chowk
Hotel Prince And Restaurant
Jaisal Italy
Kanishka
Karma Cafe
KB Café
Krishna Boulangerie
La Purezza
Lal Garh
Little Tibet
Maharajah
Manwar
Mayara
Midtown restaurant
Milan
Monica's Restaurant
Nashta House
Natraj
Natraj
Neelkanth Bhojnam
New Changan Shree
New Rajasthani Restaurant
Pakwan
Pakwan
Pleasant Haveli
Pol haveli
Restaurant Abu Safari - Rooftop
Restaurant Romany
Riddhi Siddhi
Ristorante Italian Om
Roofort
Saffron
Saffron Restaurant
Shanti the Peace
Shree Ashapurna
Shree Hari
Special Punjabi
Spice Court & Kebab Corner
Sun Rice Parantha Center
Sunset Palace Restaurant
Swagatam
Tathastu Jaisalmer - A Café By Lake
Thakur Ji
Thali House
The big tree
The Food Plaza
The Golden Town
The Panorama Restaurant
Tibetain Camel Kitchen
Tibetan Camel Kitchen
Trio

Cafes in Jaisalmer

11 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bhang Shop
Blues Cafe
Cafe +
Chaisalmer
Daa
German Bakery
JK Café & Restaurant
Kuku Coffee Shop
Mugs 4 Buds
Shiva Cafe
The Traveler’s Cup Premium Coffee Shop

Monuments in Jaisalmer

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Akhey pol

Castles in Jaisalmer

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fort Palace Museum
Jaisalmer Fort

Clinics in Jaisalmer

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Prachi Clinic
VJS Eye Care

Dentists in Jaisalmer

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Modern Dental Clinic

Train Stations in Jaisalmer

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jaisalmer
Lanela
Thaiyat Hamira

Bus Stations in Jaisalmer

4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Government Bus Stand
Hanuman Travelers
IN #229088542
IN #4906938721

Gas Stations in Jaisalmer

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum
Gaz station
IN #13668839712
IN #353703053
IndianOil

Banks in Jaisalmer

11 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Axis Bank
Bank of Baroda
Bank of India
Canara
IDBI Bank
Indian Overseas Bank
punjab national bank
SBI
State Bank of India
The Jaisalmer Central Cooperative Bank
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Jaisalmer

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Jaisalmer

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jaisalmer AirportJSAMedium Airport

Post Offices in Jaisalmer

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Indian Post

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Jaisalmer

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Jaisalmer Fort

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jaisalmer

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Adinath temple
Chandraprabhu temple
Laxmi Narayan Temple
Parshvanath temple
Parshwanath
Ratneshwar Mahadev Temple
Sitelnath temple

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Jaisalmer

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hospitals 10
Pharmacies 9
Restaurants 78
Cafes 11
Bars 1
Banks 11
Museums 4
Hotels 101
Places of Worship 9

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer Fort
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jaisalmer

What is the population of Jaisalmer?

Jaisalmer has a population of 67,604 residents and is located in India. The population density is 34,317 people per square mile, spread across 2.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 25.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Jaisalmer expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,700, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $12,000 (96% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $35 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Jaisalmer?

Jaisalmer has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 90°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.8 inches.

How is the job market in Jaisalmer?

The job market in Jaisalmer faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $29. There are 221 business establishments in the area, including 78 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Jaisalmer?

The median home value in Jaisalmer is $12,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $35.

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