Living in Esperanza
Esperanza is a large place in Sonora, Mexico, home to 38,969 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are single parents (top 32%, #163 of 510), low-income families (top 39%, #195 of 510), students (top 49%, #127 of 262).
Residents38,969
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport201 km (General Ignacio L. Pesqueira International)
Nearest city of 100k+11 km
Within 30 km368,400 people
Sea coast52 km
Lake shore28 km (Lake Álvaro Obregón Dam)
Climate typeHot desert (BWh)
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 0 m
Nearest major riverYaqui, 5.1 km
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Mexico City1,424 km
Within 10 km38,969 people
Greater areaGreater Ciudad Obregon, 13 km out
Winter daylight10 h 24 min, sunset 1:30
See Esperanza on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Esperanza
- It is part of Greater Ciudad Obregon, 13 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 24 min and sets around 1:30; in late June it sets around 4:18.
How Esperanza 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 Sonora | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 58 | #302 of 510 | #7 of 11 | Map |
| Low-income household | 59 | #315 of 623 | #8 of 15 | Map |
| Low-income family | 67 | #195 of 510 | #8 of 11 | Map |
| Single parent | 69 | #163 of 510 | #8 of 11 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 55 | #495 of 510 | #11 of 11 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 58 | #499 of 510 | #10 of 11 | Map |
| Early retiree | 55 | #603 of 623 | #13 of 15 | Map |
| Single professional | 37 | #311 of 432 | #8 of 9 | Map |
| Young professional | 40 | #303 of 407 | #8 of 9 | Map |
| DINKS | 39 | #309 of 386 | #8 of 8 | Map |
| Remote worker | 53 | #575 of 623 | #14 of 15 | Map |
| Commuter | 63 | #289 of 412 | #7 of 9 | Map |
| Car-free household | 39 | #294 of 371 | #8 of 8 | Map |
| Student | 64 | #127 of 262 | #4 of 4 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 64 | #303 of 510 | #8 of 11 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 50 | #379 of 623 | #8 of 15 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 25 | #299 of 386 | #8 of 8 | Map |
| Expat professional | 37 | #363 of 623 | #7 of 15 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 44 | #389 of 510 | #8 of 11 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 56 | #347 of 623 | #8 of 15 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 10 | #389 of 623 | #10 of 15 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 5 | #615 of 623 | #13 of 15 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 45 | #401 of 623 | #10 of 15 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 33 | #500 of 623 | #12 of 15 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 39 | #355 of 623 | #8 of 15 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 60 | #524 of 623 | #9 of 15 | Map |
| Coastal living | 59 | #246 of 276 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| Business owner | 51 | #344 of 623 | #6 of 15 | Map |
| Digital native | 37 | #296 of 432 | #8 of 9 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Ciudad Obregón 10 km
- Navojoa 74 km
- Huatabampo 89 km
- Empalme 97 km
- Heroica Guaymas 102 km
- Hermosillo 196 km
- Miguel Alemán (La Doce) 206 km
- Los Mochis 220 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.