Composite profile
Overall score
72/100
Use the Monterrey profile to compare cost framing, mobility, and water-adaptation signals alongside Mexico City and Guadalajara.
Overall72/100
Affordability74/100
Air quality64/100
Energy70/100
Mexico / Latin America
Monterrey, Mexico City Intelligence
Monterrey is Mexico's largest northern metro, with heavy industry, manufacturing, and trade-corridor activity, and water-resource pressure that shapes adaptation planning. Monterrey is a latin america city of about ~5.3M metro in Mexico. On the composite city-intelligence score, Monterrey sits around the indexed median (72/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~5.3M metro
Image credit: Image: Nathaniel C. Sheetz / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Overall city intelligence
Good72/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Data confidence
Directional
Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.
Verified utility layers
See country hub
Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.
Monterrey data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 72/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 74/100 | Monterrey's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 64/100 | Monterrey's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated. |
| Energy | 70/100 | Monterrey's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 68/100 | Monterrey's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 71/100 | Monterrey's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 64/100 | Monterrey's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 64/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety45/100
Low crime46/100
Personal safety46/100
Night safety38/100
Road safety49/100
Monterrey scores below average for safety in our index (45/100); research neighborhoods and take standard precautions.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life58/100
Healthcare61/100
Education67/100
Green space42/100
Cleanliness51/100
Infrastructure66/100
Mobility62/100
Monterrey has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (58/100) across our combined indicators.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness54/100
Education67/100
Green space42/100
Overall safety45/100
Monterrey scores modest for family living (54/100).
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability66/100
Walkability80/100
Cycling59/100
Infrastructure66/100
Monterrey is moderate for remote workers (66/100), based on connectivity, affordability and walkability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability58/100
Healthcare61/100
Cleanliness51/100
Outdoor lifestyle26/100
Monterrey is moderate for retirement (58/100), appealing for affordability and a comfortable climate.
Emergency and public safety in Monterrey
Local public safety guidance for Monterrey, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Monterrey, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Mexico emergency profile, which currently lists no verified national contacts.
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Monterrey
Healthcare context for Monterrey, with national-level information from Mexico where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Monterrey, see the Mexico healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Monterrey
Local mobility context for Monterrey, with national-level context from Mexico where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Monterrey, see the Mexico transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Monterrey. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Monterrey
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Monterrey will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
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Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Monterrey drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Monterrey
Is Monterrey worth visiting?
Yes — good quality of life (58/100) and a tourism economy economy.
Is Monterrey good for families?
Good (54/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Monterrey affordable?
More affordable than average; about MX$15,300/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Monterrey?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Monterrey's main industries?
Mainly tourism, manufacturing, automotive.
What is the climate in Monterrey?
A semi-arid climate, averaging about 24.1°C.
Does Monterrey have universities?
Higher education is good (62/100).
What is healthcare like in Monterrey?
Healthcare access is good (58/100).
Is Monterrey good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is good (61/100).
What nature is near Monterrey?
No major nature destinations are indexed within day-trip range.
Explore Monterrey modules
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Cost of Living in Monterrey
Monterrey's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Monterrey
Monterrey's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy in Monterrey
Monterrey's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Monterrey
Monterrey's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Monterrey
Monterrey's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Monterrey
Monterrey's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Monterrey
Cost of living estimates for Monterrey — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Monterrey
Climate profile for Monterrey — Semi-Arid climate, annual average 24.1°C, comfort score 72/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Monterrey
Economy and jobs profile for Monterrey — tourism economy, economy score 58/100, key industries including tourism, manufacturing, automotive. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Monterrey
Education profile for Monterrey — regional education center, education score 62/100, 6 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Monterrey
Healthcare and retirement profile for Monterrey — mixed healthcare profile, healthcare score 58/100, retirement score 61/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Estimate a monthly budget for Monterrey
Estimate a monthly budget for Monterrey using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Monterrey
Plan a trip budget for Monterrey using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
Nearby cities from Monterrey
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Monterrey. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
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Guadalajara, Mexico
Same region · about 637 km from Monterrey. Explore Guadalajara's city intelligence profile.
Monterrey FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Monterrey, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Monterrey
Is Monterrey worth visiting?
Monterrey has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (58/100) across our combined indicators. Visitors can also reach nature such as nearby parks and countryside within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Monterrey?
Monterrey has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (58/100) across our combined indicators. It indexes 58/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Monterrey?
A single resident of Monterrey spends roughly MX$15,300 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near MX$8,130. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Mexico. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Monterrey?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Monterrey is moderate for remote workers (66/100), based on connectivity, affordability and walkability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Monterrey?
Monterrey's labour market is moderate, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, manufacturing and technology. Monterrey has a tourism-driven economy with strengths in tourism, manufacturing and automotive.
Is Monterrey good for digital nomads and remote work?
Monterrey offers solid infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 59/100.
What are the education options in Monterrey?
Monterrey is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Computer Science, Business and Physics.
Is Monterrey a good place to study?
Monterrey offers a strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods and relatively affordable living.
What is healthcare like in Monterrey?
Monterrey has a mixed healthcare profile, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 58/100. Residents have solid access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Monterrey a good place to retire?
Monterrey offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 61/100. Residents benefit from walkable streets and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Monterrey?
Monterrey has a semi-arid climate, averaging about 24.1°C annually with roughly 702 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.
Is Monterrey a safe place to live?
Monterrey scores below average for safety in our index (45/100); research neighborhoods and take standard precautions.
How easy is it to get around Monterrey?
Monterrey indexes a walkability score of 80 and a cycling score of 59 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Monterrey?
Monterrey has limited indexed nature destinations within day-trip range.
Is Monterrey good for families?
Monterrey scores modest for family living (54/100).
What outdoor activities are there around Monterrey?
Monterrey rates 26/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 42/100 for green space.
Interpretation
Use the Monterrey profile to compare cost framing, mobility, and water-adaptation signals alongside Mexico City and Guadalajara. Its standout dimensions are cost of living (74/100) and internet speed (71/100). The area most worth watching is climate risk (64/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the Mexico country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Monterrey appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- World Health Organization: WHO Global Air Quality Guidelines
Used to normalize air-quality indicators toward health-protective benchmarks.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.