Living in Xalapa de Enríquez
Xalapa de Enríquez is a city in Veracruz, Mexico, home to 424,755 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young families (top 7%, #34 of 510), low-income families (top 8%, #38 of 510), remote workers (top 9%, #53 of 623).
Residents424,755
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport88 km (General Heriberto Jara International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km516,700 people
Sea coast56 km
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 1,370 m, height range 1,010 m
Main railway line1.0 km
Distance to Mexico City233 km
Within 10 km444,404 people
Greater areaGreater Xalapa, the core
LandscapeSierra Madre del Sur
Winter daylight10 h 57 min, sunset 0:55
See Xalapa de Enríquez on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Xalapa de Enríquez
- The landscape belongs to the Sierra Madre del Sur.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 57 min and sets around 0:55; in late June it sets around 3:09.
How Xalapa de Enríquez 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 Veracruz | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 70 | #34 of 510 | #1 of 45 | Map |
| Low-income household | 75 | #82 of 623 | #2 of 53 | Map |
| Low-income family | 72 | #38 of 510 | #4 of 45 | Map |
| Single parent | 73 | #53 of 510 | #5 of 45 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 67 | #300 of 510 | #19 of 45 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 74 | #274 of 510 | #5 of 45 | Map |
| Early retiree | 73 | #66 of 623 | #3 of 53 | Map |
| Single professional | 74 | #80 of 432 | #1 of 35 | Map |
| Young professional | 76 | #76 of 407 | #1 of 32 | Map |
| DINKS | 74 | #86 of 386 | #1 of 30 | Map |
| Remote worker | 81 | #53 of 623 | #1 of 53 | Map |
| Commuter | 84 | #76 of 412 | #1 of 32 | Map |
| Car-free household | 82 | #71 of 371 | #1 of 28 | Map |
| Student | 72 | #65 of 262 | #4 of 21 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 74 | #62 of 510 | #1 of 45 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 71 | #91 of 623 | #2 of 53 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 74 | #69 of 386 | #1 of 30 | Map |
| Expat professional | 71 | #122 of 623 | #2 of 53 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 70 | #121 of 510 | #3 of 45 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 38 | #474 of 623 | #45 of 53 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 19 | #177 of 623 | #4 of 53 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 54 | #202 of 623 | #16 of 53 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 44 | #416 of 623 | #36 of 53 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 77 | #13 of 623 | #1 of 53 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 72 | #70 of 623 | #2 of 53 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 72 | #142 of 623 | #7 of 53 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 75 | #173 of 623 | #2 of 53 | Map |
| Digital native | 71 | #81 of 432 | #2 of 35 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Banderilla 7 km
- Coatepec 10 km
- Xico (Veracruz) 16 km
- Perote 34 km
- Huatusco 43 km
- Altotonga 43 km
- Misantla 45 km
- Coscomatepec de Bravo 53 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.