Villa Alemana, Chile

Valparaíso · Chile

Villa Alemana is a mid-size city in Valparaíso, Chile with a population of 97,320. Elevation: 509 ft (155 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

3.0 /5.0

B Good

97,320 Population 2,599/sq mi density

509 ft Elevation 155 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 14°C

19.3 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

Population97,320

Median Age35.5 yrs

Density2,599/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 Temp58°F (14°C)

AQI28 (Good)

Rain19.3 in/yr

Sunny Days310/yr

Elevation509 ft (155 m)

Education

Bachelor's+28.0%

High School+96.4%

Community

CommuteN/A

Broadband94.5%

Population	97,320
Population Density	2,599 / sq mi
Elevation	509 ft (155 m)
Coordinates	-33.0482°, -71.3729°
Timezone	America/Santiago
Country	🇨🇱 Chile
State / Province	Valparaíso
Average Temperature	58°F (14°C)
January Average	63°F (17°C)
July Average	52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation	19.3 inches (489 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income	$16,300
Median Age	35.5 years

Is Villa Alemana a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Villa Alemana 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. Villa Alemana offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Villa Alemana 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

Villa Alemana 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

Villa Alemana enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. With 310 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Villa Alemana has a population of 97,320 with a density of 2,599 people per square mile, spread across 37.5 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

97,320

Total Population

2,599

People / sq mi

35.5yrs

Median Age

9% below US avg

37.5mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%

Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Villa Alemana vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Villa Alemana vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Villa Alemana 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: Villa Alemana 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 Villa Alemana, 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: Villa Alemana 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

Villa Alemana 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, Villa Alemana receives a safety grade of B.

Crime Rates: Villa Alemana 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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Villa Alemana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 52°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 19.3 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 509 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	57.8°F
	7% above US avg
January Average	63°F (17°C)
July Average	52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	509 ft (155 m)
Area	37.5 sq mi (97.0 km²)
Population Density	2,599/sq mi
Coordinates	-33.0482°N, 71.3729°W
Timezone	America/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.3"

49% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.37"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median	28.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	89.4%

Earthquake History

11,925 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	147 km
Mar 11, 2010	61 km NW of Santa Cruz, Chile	M6.9	146 km
Apr 24, 2017	40 km W of Valparaíso, Chile	M6.9	64 km
Apr 17, 2012	22 km NW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile	M6.7	47 km
Sep 21, 2015	22 km WSW of Illapel, Chile	M6.6	147 km
Aug 23, 2014	23 km WNW of Hacienda La Calera, Chile	M6.4	40 km
Jul 29, 1998	16 km NNW of La Ligua, Chile	M6.4	82 km
Sep 18, 2015	92 km NW of Valparaíso, Chile	M6.2	110 km
Sep 19, 2015	79 km W of La Ligua, Chile	M6.2	102 km
Feb 27, 2010	25 km NW of Cartagena, Chile	M6.2	59 km
Sep 16, 2015	55 km WSW of Illapel, Chile	M6.1	148 km
May 18, 1992	38 km W of San Antonio, Chile	M6.1	85 km
Feb 27, 2010	40 km SW of Valparaíso, Chile	M6.0	60 km
Mar 15, 2001	28 km WNW of La Ligua, Chile	M6.0	82 km
Feb 27, 2010	44 km SW of San Antonio, Chile	M6.0	106 km
Sep 9, 1996	47 km SW of Illapel, Chile	M6.0	129 km
Feb 22, 1996	10 km SW of San Antonio, Chile	M6.0	75 km
Jul 16, 2011	32 km SW of San Antonio, Chile	M6.0	96 km
Mar 4, 2010	50 km WSW of Valparaíso, Chile	M6.0	73 km
Apr 23, 2017	37 km W of Valparaíso, Chile	M6.0	61 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	62 km
1822	CENTRAL CHILE	Earthquake	3.6 m	72	59 km
1985	CENTRAL CHILE	Earthquake	3.5 m	180	33 km
1906	CENTRAL CHILE	Earthquake	3.5 m	4,000	59 km
1971	CENTRAL CHILE	Earthquake	0.6 m	83	63 km
1973	CENTRAL CHILE	Earthquake	0.2 m	—	62 km
2017	CENTRAL CHILE	Earthquake	0.2 m	—	64 km
2010	CENTRAL CHILE	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	146 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tupungatito (152 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Tupungatito	Stratovolcano	5,660 m (18,570 ft)	1987	152 km
San Jose	Stratovolcano(es)	6,070 m (19,915 ft)	1960	160 km
Maipo	Caldera	5,323 m (17,464 ft)	1912	189 km
Palomo	Stratovolcano	4,860 m (15,945 ft)	Unknown	200 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	63°F (17°C)	0.0 in	Driest
February	66°F (19°C)	0.0 in	Warmest
March	63°F (17°C)	0.1 in
April	59°F (15°C)	0.6 in
May	56°F (13°C)	2.4 in
June	52°F (11°C)	4.0 in	Coldest
July	52°F (11°C)	4.4 in	Wettest
August	53°F (12°C)	2.6 in
September	55°F (13°C)	1.0 in
October	58°F (15°C)	0.6 in
November	62°F (16°C)	0.3 in
December	65°F (18°C)	0.1 in

Villa Alemana has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 52°F in June to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") 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	2,599/sq mi
Total Area	37.5 sq mi

Services

Broadband Access	94.5%

Commute & Transportation

Radio Stations near Villa Alemana

25 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
FM Okey Valparaiso	90s, pop	AAC 160 kbps
Bio Bio Valparaíso	chile, news	AAC+
Radio Picados	—	MP3
\| COBrOx.RADiO.fm \|	—	MP3 128 kbps
🕷️ Radio Picados - Online - Música 24/7	80s, chile	AAC 128 kbps
Radio Cristiana 95.7 (AR)	—	AAC+ 48 kbps
UCV Radio 103.5	90's, adult contemporary	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Picados Música 24/7 - Chile 🇨🇱	80s, 90s	AAC 128 kbps
Chercan Radio	ambient, experimental	MP3
Radio Quillota 101.5	—	MP3 320 kbps
radiorara	ambient, chile	MP3 128 kbps
Carnaval Quillota	cumbia	MP3 128 kbps
Ritoque	music	MP3 128 kbps
Carnaval Viña del Mar	—	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Cristiana fm 88.3 (AR)	—	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Naval	pop rock	MP3 128 kbps
UCV Radio	—	MP3 128 kbps
Radio La Calera 105.5	—	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Carnaval 104.5 FM	—	AAC 32 kbps
Europa Beat	—	MP3 128 kbps
RADIO UVM	—	MP3 256 kbps
Ritoque FM	classic rock, pop rock popular	MP3 128 kbps
Sunrise Dance	dance, electronic dance music	AAC+ 64 kbps
Sunrise Lounge	jazz, lounge music	AAC+ 64 kbps
Universidad Católica de Valparaíso	news, university radio	MP3 128 kbps

Airports Near Villa Alemana

34 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport	SCL	Large Airport
Viña del Mar Airport	KNA	Medium Airport
Alberto Santos Dumont Airport	—	Small Airport
Casas Viejas Airport	—	Small Airport
Catapilco Airport	—	Small Airport
Chicureo Airport	—	Small Airport
Curacaví Airport	—	Small Airport
Diego Portales Airport	—	Small Airport
El Alba Airport	—	Small Airport
El Algarrobo Airport	—	Small Airport
El Boco Airport	—	Small Airport
El Bosque Airport	—	Small Airport
El Corte Airport	—	Small Airport
El Porvenir Airport	—	Small Airport
El Rosario Airport	—	Small Airport
El Tapihue Airport	—	Small Airport
Fundo Loma Larga Airport	—	Small Airport
Hacienda Lipangue Airport	—	Small Airport
La Victoria de Chacabuco Airport	—	Small Airport
Lipangui Airport	—	Small Airport
Los Cuatro Diablos Airport	—	Small Airport
Melipilla Airport	—	Small Airport
Olmué Airport	—	Small Airport
Peldehue Aerodrome	—	Small Airport
Quintero Airport	—	Small Airport
Rodelillo Airport	VAP	Small Airport
San Gerónimo Airport	—	Small Airport
San Rafael Airport	LOB	Small Airport
Santa Rita Airport	—	Small Airport
Santa Teresa del Almendral Airport	—	Small Airport
Santo Domingo Airport	—	Small Airport
Víctor Lafón Airport	SSD	Small Airport
Viña Tarapacá Airport	—	Small Airport
Viñamar Airport	—	Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Villa Alemana

What is the population of Villa Alemana?

Villa Alemana has a population of 97,320 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 2,599 people per square mile, spread across 37.5 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 Villa Alemana expensive to live in?

Villa Alemana 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 Villa Alemana safe?

Villa Alemana 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, Villa Alemana receives a safety grade of B based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Villa Alemana?

Villa Alemana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 28.

How is the job market in Villa Alemana?

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

How are the schools in Villa Alemana?

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

How healthy is Villa Alemana?

The obesity rate in Villa Alemana 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

Quilpué 130,263 pop · 4.0 mi Limache 46,121 pop · 6.9 mi Viña del Mar 334,248 pop · 10.5 mi Concón 42,152 pop · 12.0 mi Quillota 67,779 pop · 13.5 mi Valparaíso 282,448 pop · 14.9 mi La Cruz 17,310 pop · 17.5 mi Casablanca 24,537 pop · 18.7 mi Quintero 31,923 pop · 20.3 mi Hacienda La Calera 49,106 pop · 20.4 mi La Calera 50,221 pop · 20.7 mi Tiltil 19,312 pop · 25.8 mi Llaillay 22,659 pop · 28.1 mi Algarrobo 10,217 pop · 28.3 mi

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Economy 4/13

Housing 2/17

Health 12/26

Crime & Safety 2/12

Climate & Environment 9/19

Community 4/14

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Historical Trends 0/3

Geography 3/6

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