Living in Rosarito
Rosarito is a city in Baja California, Mexico, home to 100,660 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are cross-border commuters (top 4%, #21 of 623), first-time home buyers (top 5%, #22 of 510), people who want to live by the sea (top 6%, #14 of 276).
Residents100,660
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport22 km (General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km2,138,400 people
Sea coast2 km
Climate typeCold semi-arid (BSk)
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 340 m
Main railway line16.0 km
Border with United States of America18 km
Distance to Mexico City2,290 km
Within 10 km134,894 people
Greater areaGreater Tijuana, 16 km out
Winter daylight10 h 01 min, sunset 1:47
See Rosarito on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Rosarito
- It is right on the coast of the North Pacific Ocean.
- It is part of Greater Tijuana, 16 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 01 min and sets around 1:47; in late June it sets around 4:58.
How Rosarito 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 | 60 | #263 of 510 | #8 of 13 | Map |
| Low-income household | 77 | #49 of 623 | #2 of 16 | Map |
| Low-income family | 70 | #100 of 510 | #3 of 13 | Map |
| Single parent | 72 | #91 of 510 | #2 of 13 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 71 | #200 of 510 | #7 of 13 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 72 | #306 of 510 | #9 of 13 | Map |
| Early retiree | 64 | #444 of 623 | #7 of 16 | Map |
| Single professional | 69 | #118 of 432 | #4 of 14 | Map |
| Young professional | 71 | #117 of 407 | #4 of 13 | Map |
| DINKS | 71 | #107 of 386 | #4 of 12 | Map |
| Remote worker | 73 | #207 of 623 | #9 of 16 | Map |
| Commuter | 85 | #68 of 412 | #3 of 13 | Map |
| Car-free household | 70 | #156 of 371 | #7 of 12 | Map |
| Student | 56 | #151 of 262 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 76 | #22 of 510 | #1 of 13 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 72 | #72 of 623 | #1 of 16 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 61 | #152 of 386 | #6 of 12 | Map |
| Expat professional | 74 | #97 of 623 | #3 of 16 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 71 | #105 of 510 | #4 of 13 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 44 | #422 of 623 | #10 of 16 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 75 | #21 of 623 | #9 of 16 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 60 | #130 of 623 | #4 of 16 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 41 | #446 of 623 | #10 of 16 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 56 | #176 of 623 | #4 of 16 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 71 | #77 of 623 | #4 of 16 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 52 | #598 of 623 | #15 of 16 | Map |
| Coastal living | 80 | #14 of 276 | #1 of 15 | Map |
| Business owner | 87 | #67 of 623 | #2 of 16 | Map |
| Digital native | 63 | #123 of 432 | #5 of 14 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Pórticos de San Antonio 9 km
- Villa del Prado 2da Sección 10 km
- La Joya 10 km
- Las Delicias 11 km
- Tijuana 16 km
- Terrazas del Valle 25 km
- Tecate 45 km
- Ensenada 69 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.