Living in Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer is a large place in Rajasthan, India, home to 67,604 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are rural value seekers (top 53%, #1,902 of 3,608), nature lovers (top 55%, #1,983 of 3,608), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 56%, #1,991 of 3,608).
Residents67,604
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport370 km (Multan International)
Nearest city of 100k+171 km
Within 30 km67,600 people
Climate typeHot desert (BWh)
Terrain around itabout 220 m, height range 80 m
Main railway line98.8 km
Distance to New Delhi647 km
Within 10 km67,604 people
Winter daylight10 h 27 min, sunset 13:28
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Jaisalmer
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 27 min and sets around 13:28; in late June it sets around 16:13.
How Jaisalmer ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in India. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In India | In Rajasthan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 48 | #3,147 of 3,335 | #169 of 177 | Map |
| Low-income household | 32 | #3,287 of 3,608 | #175 of 210 | Map |
| Low-income family | 53 | #3,248 of 3,335 | #172 of 177 | Map |
| Single parent | 53 | #3,254 of 3,335 | #171 of 177 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 58 | #3,149 of 3,335 | #155 of 177 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 65 | #3,196 of 3,335 | #159 of 177 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #3,153 of 3,608 | #188 of 210 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 54 | #3,506 of 3,608 | #193 of 210 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 24 | #3,292 of 3,335 | #175 of 177 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 42 | #2,994 of 3,608 | #143 of 210 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 0 | #3,407 of 3,608 | #184 of 210 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 37 | #3,051 of 3,335 | #144 of 177 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 57 | #1,983 of 3,608 | #158 of 210 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 0 | #3,370 of 3,608 | #178 of 210 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 17 | #1,991 of 3,608 | #92 of 210 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 49 | #1,902 of 3,608 | #151 of 210 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 44 | #2,149 of 3,608 | #75 of 210 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 25 | #2,933 of 3,608 | #131 of 210 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 56 | #3,348 of 3,608 | #205 of 210 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 0 | #3,439 of 3,608 | #192 of 210 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Pokaran 100 km
- Bārmer 139 km
- Phalodi 147 km
- Balotra 180 km
- Siwāna 207 km
- Samdari 207 km
- Jodhpur (Rajasthan) 221 km
- Sāngaria (Rajasthan) 226 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.