Living in Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán
Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán is a large place in Oaxaca, Mexico, home to 67,086 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are cross-border commuters (top 8%, #48 of 623), students (top 9%, #22 of 262), people who put healthcare first (top 11%, #52 of 510).
Residents67,086
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport4 km (Xoxocotlán International)
Nearest city of 100k+4 km
Within 30 km379,100 people
Terrain around itabout 1,590 m, height range 480 m
Nearest major riverAtoyac, under 1 km
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Mexico City369 km
Within 10 km364,101 people
Greater areaGreater Oaxaca, 9 km out
LandscapeSierra Madre del Sur
Winter daylight11 h 07 min, sunset 0:59
See Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán
- The landscape belongs to the Sierra Madre del Sur.
- The Atoyac runs through or right past it.
- It is part of Greater Oaxaca, 9 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 11 h 07 min and sets around 0:59; in late June it sets around 3:03.
How Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán 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 Oaxaca | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 57 | #325 of 510 | #6 of 12 | Map |
| Low-income household | 72 | #154 of 623 | #2 of 18 | Map |
| Low-income family | 71 | #76 of 510 | #3 of 12 | Map |
| Single parent | 72 | #84 of 510 | #3 of 12 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 63 | #396 of 510 | #10 of 12 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 73 | #294 of 510 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Early retiree | 58 | #571 of 623 | #17 of 18 | Map |
| Single professional | 61 | #177 of 432 | #2 of 7 | Map |
| Young professional | 64 | #173 of 407 | #2 of 7 | Map |
| DINKS | 61 | #190 of 386 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Remote worker | 73 | #220 of 623 | #4 of 18 | Map |
| Commuter | 78 | #160 of 412 | #2 of 7 | Map |
| Car-free household | 69 | #168 of 371 | #3 of 6 | Map |
| Student | 78 | #22 of 262 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 71 | #148 of 510 | #2 of 12 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 70 | #114 of 623 | #2 of 18 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 57 | #167 of 386 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Expat professional | 64 | #176 of 623 | #2 of 18 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 76 | #52 of 510 | #2 of 12 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 27 | #522 of 623 | #17 of 18 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 22 | #48 of 623 | #2 of 18 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 38 | #398 of 623 | #15 of 18 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 29 | #536 of 623 | #17 of 18 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 49 | #265 of 623 | #6 of 18 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 65 | #138 of 623 | #2 of 18 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 60 | #507 of 623 | #15 of 18 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 74 | #186 of 623 | #2 of 18 | Map |
| Digital native | 65 | #112 of 432 | #2 of 7 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Oaxaca 4 km
- San Antonio de la Cal 4 km
- Santa María Atzompa 9 km
- Ocotlán de Morelos 27 km
- Miahuatlán de Porfirio Díaz 79 km
- Heroica Ciudad de Tlaxiaco 104 km
- Tuxtepec 134 km
- Puerto Escondido 135 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.