Melipilla, Chile

Santiago Metropolitan · Chile

Melipilla is a mid-size city in Santiago Metropolitan, Chile with a population of 63,100. Elevation: 574 ft (175 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

3.0 /5.0

B Good

63,100 Population 114/sq mi density

574 ft Elevation 175 meters

61°F Avg Temperature 16°C

15.6 in Annual Rain

America / Santiago Timezone

$16,300 Median Income

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.4 / 5.0

$16,300 median income, 9.0% unemployment

Safety

3.4 / 5.0

6 violent crimes/100K (98% below avg)

Education

3.2 / 5.0

28.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Median Income $16,300

78% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 6/100K

98% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 28.0%

17% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 38.9%

21% higher than US avg

Unemployment 9.0%

149% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 0.5%

96% lower than US avg

People

Population63,100

Median Age35.5 yrs

Density114/mi²

Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

Median Income$16,300

Per Capita$17,067

Unemployment9.0%

Poverty0.5%

Crime

Violent6/100K

PropertyN/A

Murder6.4/100K

Health

Obesity38.9%

UninsuredN/A

Smoking23.3%

Depression10.8%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)

AQI28 (Good)

Rain15.6 in/yr

Sunny Days310/yr

Elevation574 ft (175 m)

Education

Bachelor's+28.0%

High School+96.4%

Community

CommuteN/A

Broadband94.5%

Population	63,100
Population Density	114 / sq mi
Elevation	574 ft (175 m)
Coordinates	-33.6891°, -71.2153°
Timezone	America/Santiago
Country	🇨🇱 Chile
State / Province	Santiago Metropolitan
Average Temperature	61°F (16°C)
January Average	69°F (21°C)
July Average	54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation	15.6 inches (396 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income	$16,300
Median Age	35.5 years

Is Melipilla a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Melipilla receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Melipilla offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Melipilla is $16,300, 78% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.0%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Safety & Crime

Melipilla is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 6 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380.

Education

28.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Melipilla enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. With 310 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 15.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Melipilla has a population of 63,100 with a density of 114 people per square mile, spread across 553.2 square miles. The median age is 35.5 years, 9% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. 14.1% of residents have a disability. 84.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

63,100

Total Population

114

People / sq mi

35.5yrs

Median Age

9% below US avg

553.2mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%

Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Melipilla vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Melipilla vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Melipilla is $16,300, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,067 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 9.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 46.2, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Melipilla vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$16,300
	78% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$17,067

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	9.0%
	149% above US avg
Poverty Rate	0.5%
	96% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	46.20 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Melipilla, 38.9% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 10.5% have diabetes. 36.1% have high blood pressure. 23.3% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 7.9% report binge drinking. 87.6% are physically inactive, above the national average. 10.8% report depression (below the 20.0% national average). 9.7% experience frequent mental distress.

Health Metrics: Melipilla vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	38.9%
	21% above US avg
Diabetes	10.5%
High Blood Pressure	36.1%
COPD	0.8%
Kidney Disease	1.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	23.3%
	66% above US avg
Binge Drinking	7.9%
Physical Inactivity	87.6%
Depression	10.8%
Mental Distress	9.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	84.0%

Premature Death	94/100K

Food & Exercise

Melipilla has a violent crime rate of 6 per 100,000 residents, 98% below the national average of 380. The murder rate is 6.4 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Overall, Melipilla receives a safety grade of B.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent	6.4/100K
	98% below US avg
Murder	6.4/100K
	1% above US avg

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	B
Safety Score	3.4 / 5.0

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Melipilla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 310 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 15.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28 / among the cleanest air in the country. 89% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 574 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	61.4°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	69°F (21°C)
July Average	54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	574 ft (175 m)
Area	553.2 sq mi (1,432.7 km²)
Population Density	114/sq mi
Coordinates	-33.6891°N, 71.2153°W
Timezone	America/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.6"

59% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 5.04"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median	28.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	89.4%

Earthquake History

11,789 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 27, 2025.

Mar 11, 2010	52 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile	M7.0	89 km
Apr 24, 2017	40 km W of Valparaíso, Chile	M6.9	107 km
Mar 11, 2010	61 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile	M6.9	91 km
Aug 1, 2019	96 km SW of San Antonio, Chile	M6.8	118 km
Apr 17, 2012	22 km NW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile	M6.7	119 km
Aug 23, 2014	23 km WNW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile	M6.4	113 km
Jun 16, 2000	53 km ESE of Puente Alto, Chile	M6.4	106 km
Feb 28, 2010	27 km W of Rauco, Chile	M6.2	140 km
Feb 27, 2010	25 km NW of Cartagena, Chile	M6.2	64 km
May 18, 1992	38 km W of San Antonio, Chile	M6.1	75 km
Jul 16, 2011	32 km SW of San Antonio, Chile	M6.0	59 km
Mar 11, 2010	61 km WNW of Santa Cruz, Chile	M6.0	113 km
Mar 4, 2010	50 km WSW of Valparaíso, Chile	M6.0	100 km
Feb 27, 2010	44 km SW of San Antonio, Chile	M6.0	71 km
Feb 27, 2010	40 km SW of Valparaíso, Chile	M6.0	82 km
Apr 23, 2017	37 km W of Valparaíso, Chile	M6.0	105 km
Feb 27, 2010	42 km W of Santa Cruz, Chile	M6.0	126 km
Feb 22, 1996	10 km SW of San Antonio, Chile	M6.0	42 km
Nov 21, 2012	45 km SSW of San Antonio, Chile	M5.9	66 km
May 2, 2010	65 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile	M5.9	86 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1730	CENTRAL CHILE	Earthquake	8.0 m	5	135 km
1822	CENTRAL CHILE	Earthquake	3.6 m	72	106 km
1985	CENTRAL CHILE	Earthquake	3.5 m	180	77 km
1906	CENTRAL CHILE	Earthquake	3.5 m	4,000	106 km
1971	CENTRAL CHILE	Earthquake	0.6 m	83	132 km
1973	CENTRAL CHILE	Earthquake	0.2 m	—	135 km
2017	CENTRAL CHILE	Earthquake	0.2 m	—	107 km
2010	CENTRAL CHILE	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	91 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Jose (123 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
San Jose	Stratovolcano(es)	6,070 m (19,915 ft)	1960	123 km
Palomo	Stratovolcano	4,860 m (15,945 ft)	Unknown	133 km
Tupungatito	Stratovolcano	5,660 m (18,570 ft)	1987	135 km
Maipo	Caldera	5,323 m (17,464 ft)	1912	138 km
Tinguiririca	Stratovolcano	4,280 m (14,042 ft)	1917	148 km
Atuel, Caldera del	Caldera	5,189 m (17,024 ft)	Unknown	151 km
Planchon-Peteroa	Stratovolcano(es)	3,977 m (13,048 ft)	2019	181 km
Infiernillo	Volcanic field	3,007 m (9,865 ft)	-6890	200 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	69°F (21°C)	0.0 in	Driest
February	71°F (22°C)	0.1 in	Warmest
March	67°F (20°C)	0.1 in
April	62°F (17°C)	0.7 in
May	57°F (14°C)	3.2 in
June	53°F (12°C)	5.0 in	Coldest, Wettest
July	54°F (12°C)	4.2 in
August	54°F (12°C)	2.3 in
September	58°F (14°C)	1.1 in
October	62°F (17°C)	0.7 in
November	66°F (19°C)	0.4 in
December	70°F (21°C)	0.1 in

Melipilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 53°F in June to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.0").

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28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 17% below the national average of 33.7%. 96.4% have completed high school. 94.5% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	28.0%
	17% below US avg
High School+	96.4%

B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density	114/sq mi
Total Area	553.2 sq mi

Services

Broadband Access	94.5%

Commute & Transportation

Radio Stations near Melipilla

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Carnaval San Antonio	—	MP3 128 kbps
Bonita	—	AAC+ 64 kbps
Estación Mix (AR)	—	MP3 128 kbps
radio orocoipo	other	AAC+ 128 kbps
La Más Kaliente	tropical music	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Del Maipo	—	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Stella Maris	catholic radio, catholic talk	MP3 160 kbps
Alta Fidelidad Radio	—	MP3 112 kbps
RADIO UVM	—	MP3 256 kbps

Airports Near Melipilla

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport	SCL	Large Airport
La Independencia Airport	—	Medium Airport
Viña del Mar Airport	KNA	Medium Airport
Alberto Santos Dumont Airport	—	Small Airport
Almahue Airport	—	Small Airport
Chicureo Airport	—	Small Airport
Costa del Sol Airport	—	Small Airport
Curacaví Airport	—	Small Airport
Don Aliro Garcia Airport	—	Small Airport
El Alba Airport	—	Small Airport
El Bosque Airport	—	Small Airport
El Corte Airport	—	Small Airport
El Porvenir Airport	—	Small Airport
El Principal Airport	—	Small Airport
El Rosario Airport	—	Small Airport
El Tapihue Airport	—	Small Airport
Estero Seco Airport	—	Small Airport
Eulogio Sánchez Airport	—	Small Airport
Fundo Loma Larga Airport	—	Small Airport
Hacienda Lipangue Airport	—	Small Airport
Juan Enrique Airport	—	Small Airport
La Esperanza Airport	—	Small Airport
La Estrella Airport	—	Small Airport
La Laguna Airport	—	Small Airport
La Victoria de Chacabuco Airport	—	Small Airport
Las Aguilas Airport	—	Small Airport
Las Aguilas Oriente Airport	—	Small Airport
Lipangui Airport	—	Small Airport
Litueche Airport	—	Small Airport
Los Cuatro Diablos Airport	—	Small Airport
Los Gomeros Airport	—	Small Airport
Los Paltos Airport	—	Small Airport
Marina de Rapel Airport	—	Small Airport
Melipilla Airport	—	Small Airport
Municipal de Vitacura Airport	—	Small Airport
Olmué Airport	—	Small Airport
Panilonco Airport	—	Small Airport
Paredes Viejas Airport	—	Small Airport
Peldehue Aerodrome	—	Small Airport
Peumo Airport	—	Small Airport
Rapelhuapi Airport	—	Small Airport
Rodelillo Airport	VAP	Small Airport
San Gerónimo Airport	—	Small Airport
Santa Rita Airport	—	Small Airport
Santa Teresa del Almendral Airport	—	Small Airport
Santo Domingo Airport	—	Small Airport
Topocalma Airport	—	Small Airport
Verfrut Airport	—	Small Airport
Viña Tarapacá Airport	—	Small Airport
Viñamar Airport	—	Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Melipilla

What is the population of Melipilla?

Melipilla has a population of 63,100 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 114 people per square mile, spread across 553.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

Is Melipilla expensive to live in?

Melipilla is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 46.2 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $16,300, 78% below the national average of $75,149.

Is Melipilla safe?

Melipilla is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 6 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Overall, Melipilla receives a safety grade of B based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Melipilla?

Melipilla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 28.

How is the job market in Melipilla?

The job market in Melipilla faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%.

How are the schools in Melipilla?

28.0% of adults in Melipilla hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.4% have completed high school.

How healthy is Melipilla?

The obesity rate in Melipilla is 38.9% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 23.3% of adults are smokers. 87.6% are physically inactive. 10.8% of residents report depression.

Nearby Cities

El Monte 26,459 pop · 13.3 mi Talagante 51,764 pop · 16.6 mi Peñaflor 65,495 pop · 20.3 mi San Antonio 87,675 pop · 23.5 mi Cartagena 17,978 pop · 24.4 mi Padre Hurtado 63,250 pop · 25.0 mi Buin 63,419 pop · 27.3 mi Casablanca 24,537 pop · 27.9 mi Paine 72,759 pop · 28.5 mi Maipú 503,635 pop · 28.6 mi San Bernardo 249,858 pop · 30.4 mi Lo Prado 104,316 pop · 32.9 mi Lampa 102,234 pop · 34.0 mi La Pintana 201,178 pop · 34.2 mi

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Overview 9/11

People 4/10

Economy 4/13

Housing 2/17

Health 12/26

Crime & Safety 2/12

Climate & Environment 9/19

Community 4/14

Cost of Services 0/3

Historical Trends 0/3

Geography 3/6

Places & Facilities 2/32

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