Living in Pátzcuaro
Pátzcuaro is a large place in Michoacán, Mexico, home to 55,298 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who want to live by the sea (top 3%, #6 of 276), climate-conscious movers (top 11%, #63 of 623), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 14%, #85 of 623).
Residents55,298
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport72 km (General Francisco J. Mujica International)
Nearest city of 100k+48 km
Within 30 km55,300 people
Lake shore3 km (Lake Pátzcuaro)
Climate typeMediterranean, warm summer (Csb)
Terrain around itabout 2,130 m, height range 450 m
Nearest large lakeLago de Pátzcuaro, 3.3 km
Main railway line1.2 km
Distance to Mexico City260 km
Within 10 km55,298 people
Winter daylight10 h 57 min, sunset 1:13
See Pátzcuaro on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Pátzcuaro
- Lago de Pátzcuaro is 3.3 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 57 min and sets around 1:13; in late June it sets around 3:27.
How Pátzcuaro 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 Michoacán | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 48 | #472 of 510 | #23 of 24 | Map |
| Low-income household | 37 | #454 of 623 | #20 of 31 | Map |
| Low-income family | 60 | #400 of 510 | #18 of 24 | Map |
| Single parent | 61 | #412 of 510 | #17 of 24 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 73 | #130 of 510 | #10 of 24 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 71 | #367 of 510 | #17 of 24 | Map |
| Early retiree | 66 | #352 of 623 | #28 of 31 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 65 | #394 of 623 | #19 of 31 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 44 | #442 of 510 | #19 of 24 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 46 | #415 of 623 | #16 of 31 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 22 | #442 of 623 | #21 of 31 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 50 | #343 of 510 | #10 of 24 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 53 | #369 of 623 | #24 of 31 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 9 | #412 of 623 | #13 of 31 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 63 | #85 of 623 | #10 of 31 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 40 | #458 of 623 | #30 of 31 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 30 | #543 of 623 | #27 of 31 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 36 | #378 of 623 | #14 of 31 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 75 | #63 of 623 | #8 of 31 | Map |
| Coastal living | 81 | #6 of 276 | #2 of 15 | Map |
| Business owner | 24 | #451 of 623 | #20 of 31 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Tacámbaro de Codallos 35 km
- Ario de Rosales 35 km
- Zacapu 39 km
- Uruapan 48 km
- Paracho de Verduzco 48 km
- Morelia 49 km
- Purépero de Echáiz 61 km
- Puruándiro 65 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.