Living in Mexicali
Mexicali is a city in Baja California, Mexico, home to 1,032,686 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are cross-border commuters (top 1%, #5 of 623), low-income households (top 6%, #33 of 623), city lovers (top 6%, #23 of 386).
Residents1,032,686
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport142 km (General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km1,077,200 people
Lake shore23 km (Lake Salada)
Climate typeHot desert (BWh)
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 110 m
Nearest large lakeLaguna Salada, 23 km
Main railway line1.8 km
Border with United States of America3 km
Distance to Mexico City2,187 km
Within 10 km1,032,686 people
Greater areaGreater Mexicali, 4 km out
Winter daylight10 h 00 min, sunset 1:40
See Mexicali on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Mexicali
- It is part of Greater Mexicali, 4 km from the city centre.
- The border with United States of America is 3 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 00 min and sets around 1:40; in late June it sets around 4:53.
How Mexicali ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Mexico. 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 Mexico | In Baja California | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 62 | #200 of 510 | #7 of 13 | Map |
| Low-income household | 78 | #33 of 623 | #1 of 16 | Map |
| Low-income family | 70 | #94 of 510 | #2 of 13 | Map |
| Single parent | 72 | #93 of 510 | #3 of 13 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 64 | #372 of 510 | #13 of 13 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 75 | #246 of 510 | #7 of 13 | Map |
| Early retiree | 59 | #557 of 623 | #12 of 16 | Map |
| Single professional | 85 | #32 of 432 | #2 of 14 | Map |
| Young professional | 87 | #32 of 407 | #2 of 13 | Map |
| DINKS | 86 | #39 of 386 | #2 of 12 | Map |
| Remote worker | 73 | #204 of 623 | #8 of 16 | Map |
| Commuter | 89 | #25 of 412 | #1 of 13 | Map |
| Car-free household | 91 | #25 of 371 | #2 of 12 | Map |
| Student | 73 | #57 of 262 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 75 | #33 of 510 | #2 of 13 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 72 | #82 of 623 | #2 of 16 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 87 | #23 of 386 | #2 of 12 | Map |
| Expat professional | 78 | #62 of 623 | #2 of 16 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 78 | #35 of 510 | #3 of 13 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 22 | #541 of 623 | #12 of 16 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 85 | #5 of 623 | #2 of 16 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 11 | #595 of 623 | #16 of 16 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 32 | #525 of 623 | #12 of 16 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 76 | #19 of 623 | #1 of 16 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 76 | #45 of 623 | #2 of 16 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 58 | #552 of 623 | #14 of 16 | Map |
| Coastal living | 58 | #253 of 276 | #14 of 15 | Map |
| Business owner | 77 | #153 of 623 | #7 of 16 | Map |
| Digital native | 78 | #41 of 432 | #2 of 14 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Santa Isabel 11 km
- Puebla (Baja California) 12 km
- Ciudad Guadalupe Victoria 50 km
- San Luis Río Colorado 67 km
- Tecate 111 km
- Terrazas del Valle 130 km
- Ensenada 137 km
- Las Delicias 142 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.