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Santa María Tlalixtac, Mexico

Oaxaca · 🇲🇽 Mexico

Santa María Tlalixtac is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 852. Elevation: 3,950 ft (1,204 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
852 Population
3,950 ft Elevation 1,204 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
84.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone
$13,861 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$13,861 median income, 4.9% 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 4.9%
36% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.3%
81% lower than US avg

People

Population852
Median Age42.0 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

B
Median Income$13,861
Per Capita$13,861
Unemployment4.9%
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 Temp78°F (25°C)
AQI24 (Good)
Rain84.5 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation3,950 ft (1,204 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband81.2%
Population852
Elevation3,950 ft (1,204 m)
Coordinates17.9494°, -96.7375°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation84.5 inches (2,146 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$13,861
Median Age42.0 years

Is Santa María Tlalixtac a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Santa María Tlalixtac receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Santa María Tlalixtac has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Santa María Tlalixtac is $13,861, 82% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. 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

Santa María Tlalixtac 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

Santa María Tlalixtac has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F. Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. With 316 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 84.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Santa María Tlalixtac has a population of 852. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older 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

852
Total Population
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Santa María Tlalixtac vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Santa María Tlalixtac vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Santa María Tlalixtac 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 4.9% (above 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: Santa María Tlalixtac vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.9%
36% above 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 Santa María Tlalixtac, 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: Santa María Tlalixtac 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

Santa María Tlalixtac 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, Santa María Tlalixtac receives a safety grade of C.

Crime Rates: Santa María Tlalixtac 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
Santa María Tlalixtac has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 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 84.5 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 3,950 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.7°F
44% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall84.5 inches
122% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median24.0
RatingGood
Good Days %90.1%

Geography

Elevation3,950 ft (1,204 m)
Coordinates17.9494°N, 96.7375°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in
February 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
March 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in Driest
April 69°F (21°C) 2.0 in
May 71°F (21°C) 4.0 in
June 69°F (20°C) 13.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 16.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 67°F (19°C) 14.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 15.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 8.6 in
November 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in
December 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in Coldest

Santa María Tlalixtac has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F — from 60°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 86.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.0") and March the driest (1.5").

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 Santa María Tlalixtac

What is the population of Santa María Tlalixtac?

Santa María Tlalixtac has a population of 852 residents and is located in Mexico.. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.5% male.

Is Santa María Tlalixtac expensive to live in?

Santa María Tlalixtac 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 Santa María Tlalixtac safe?

Santa María Tlalixtac 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, Santa María Tlalixtac receives a safety grade of C based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Santa María Tlalixtac?

Santa María Tlalixtac has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 84.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 24.

How is the job market in Santa María Tlalixtac?

Santa María Tlalixtac has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.9%, near the national average of 3.6%.

How much does housing cost in Santa María Tlalixtac?

For renters, the median monthly rent is $400.

How are the schools in Santa María Tlalixtac?

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

How healthy is Santa María Tlalixtac?

The obesity rate in Santa María Tlalixtac 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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