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Santa Rosa, Mexico

Chiapas · 🇲🇽 Mexico

Santa Rosa is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 624. Elevation: 2,352 ft (717 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
624 Population
2,352 ft Elevation 717 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
119.1 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
3.1 / 5.0
$13,861 median income, 3.7% 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 3.7%
3% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.3%
81% lower than US avg

People

Population624
Median Age42.0 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

B
Median Income$13,861
Per Capita$13,861
Unemployment3.7%
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 Temp61°F (16°C)
AQI24 (Good)
Rain119.1 in/yr
Sunny Days360/yr
Elevation2,352 ft (717 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband81.2%
Population624
Elevation2,352 ft (717 m)
Coordinates15.7235°, -92.1041°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation119.1 inches (3,025 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$13,861
Median Age42.0 years

Is Santa Rosa a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Santa Rosa 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 Rosa has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Santa Rosa is $13,861, 82% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, 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 Rosa 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 Rosa enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. With 360 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 119.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Santa Rosa has a population of 624. 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

624
Total Population
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Santa Rosa vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Santa Rosa vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Santa Rosa 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 3.7% (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 Rosa vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% 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 Rosa, 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 Rosa 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 Rosa 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 Rosa receives a safety grade of C.

Crime Rates: Santa Rosa 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 Rosa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 119.1 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 2,352 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall119.1 inches
213% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median24.0
RatingGood
Good Days %90.1%

Geography

Elevation2,352 ft (717 m)
Coordinates15.7235°N, 92.1041°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in
March 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in
April 80°F (27°C) 1.1 in
May 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in Warmest
June 78°F (26°C) 11.5 in
July 62°F (17°C) 7.9 in
August 77°F (25°C) 9.9 in
September 76°F (25°C) 12.2 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 7.1 in
November 74°F (23°C) 1.8 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in

Santa Rosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F — from 56°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 57.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.2") and January the driest (0.4").

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 Rosa

What is the population of Santa Rosa?

Santa Rosa has a population of 624 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 Rosa expensive to live in?

Santa Rosa 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 Rosa safe?

Santa Rosa 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 Rosa receives a safety grade of C based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Santa Rosa?

Santa Rosa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 119.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 24.

How is the job market in Santa Rosa?

Santa Rosa has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, near the national average of 3.6%.

How much does housing cost in Santa Rosa?

For renters, the median monthly rent is $400.

How are the schools in Santa Rosa?

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

How healthy is Santa Rosa?

The obesity rate in Santa Rosa 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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