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Saltillo, Mexico City Intelligence

Saltillo is an indexed city in Mexico (North America), with a metropolitan population of about ~864K. This profile brings together deterministic city-intelligence indicators for Saltillo spanning cost of living, climate, safety and quality of life, economy and jobs, education, and healthcare. Saltillo is a north america city of about ~864K in Mexico. On the composite city-intelligence score, Saltillo sits below the indexed median, with practical gaps to close (60/100).

Last updated
2026-05-16
Data year
2025
Population
~864K
View of Saltillo, Mexico

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Composite profile

Overall score

60/100

Use the Saltillo profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Mexico and across North America, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations.

Overall60/100
Affordability68/100
Air quality62/100
Energy72/100

Overall city intelligence

Mixed

60/100

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.

Saltillo data table

The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.

Saltillo city intelligence data table
MetricValueContext
Overall score60/100Composite score across major city intelligence modules.
Cost of Living68/100Saltillo's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality62/100Saltillo'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.
Energy72/100Saltillo's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety65/100Saltillo's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed66/100Saltillo's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk70/100Saltillo's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
Resilience70/100Climate 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 safety47/100
Low crime48/100
Personal safety48/100
Night safety41/100
Road safety52/100

Saltillo scores below average for safety in our index (47/100); research neighborhoods and take standard precautions.

Quality of Life

A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.

Quality of Life

Quality of life64/100
Healthcare60/100
Education65/100
Green space93/100
Cleanliness53/100
Infrastructure64/100
Mobility56/100

Saltillo has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (64/100), with notable strengths in green space.

Family Friendliness

How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.

Family Friendliness

Family friendliness62/100
Education65/100
Green space93/100
Overall safety47/100

Saltillo scores moderate for family living (62/100), helped by parks and green space.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Digital nomad suitability64/100
Walkability72/100
Cycling56/100
Infrastructure64/100

Saltillo is moderate for remote workers (64/100), 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 suitability62/100
Healthcare60/100
Cleanliness53/100
Outdoor lifestyle56/100

Saltillo is moderate for retirement (62/100), appealing for affordability and a comfortable climate.

Emergency and public safety in Saltillo

Local public safety guidance for Saltillo, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.

Unverified

For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Saltillo, 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 Saltillo

Healthcare context for Saltillo, with national-level information from Mexico where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.

Unverified

For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Saltillo, 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 Saltillo

Local mobility context for Saltillo, with national-level context from Mexico where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.

Unverified

For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Saltillo, 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 Saltillo. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.

Air quality dataset for Saltillo

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 Saltillo 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.

Saltillo air-quality dataset coverage
MetricValueData yearStatus
Air qualityVerified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location.

Data provenance

Source attribution
  • Global 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).

Quick answers

Quick, evidence-based answers about Saltillo 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 Saltillo

Is Saltillo worth visiting?

Yes — good quality of life (64/100), with nearby nature such as Sierra Madre Oriental, Cerro El Penitente.

Is Saltillo good for families?

Good (62/100) on safety, schools and green space.

Is Saltillo affordable?

More affordable than average; about MX$15,200/month for one person (estimate).

When is the best time to visit Saltillo?

Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.

What are Saltillo's main industries?

Mainly tourism, hospitality, manufacturing.

What is the climate in Saltillo?

A semi-arid climate, averaging about 24.2°C.

Does Saltillo have universities?

Higher education is good (58/100).

What is healthcare like in Saltillo?

Healthcare access is good (54/100).

Is Saltillo good for retirement?

Retirement suitability is good (62/100).

What nature is near Saltillo?

Within ~170 km: Sierra Madre Oriental, Cerro El Penitente.

Explore Saltillo modules

City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.

Cost of Living in Saltillo

Saltillo's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.

Air Quality in Saltillo

Saltillo'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 Saltillo

Saltillo's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.

Safety in Saltillo

Saltillo's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.

Internet Speed in Saltillo

Saltillo's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.

Climate Risk in Saltillo

Saltillo'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 Saltillo

Cost of living estimates for Saltillo — 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 Saltillo

Climate profile for Saltillo — Semi-Arid climate, annual average 24.2°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 Saltillo

Economy and jobs profile for Saltillo — tourism economy, economy score 55/100, key industries including tourism, hospitality, manufacturing. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.

Universities and education in Saltillo

Education profile for Saltillo — regional education center, education score 57/100, 4 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.

Healthcare and retirement in Saltillo

Healthcare and retirement profile for Saltillo — mixed healthcare profile, healthcare score 54/100, retirement score 62/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.

Visual guide to Saltillo

Source-attributed visual context for Saltillo using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.

Weekend trip planning guide for Saltillo

Weekend trip planning checklist for Saltillo — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.

Nearby weekend places from Saltillo

Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.

Estimate a monthly budget for Saltillo

Estimate a monthly budget for Saltillo 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 Saltillo

Plan a trip budget for Saltillo 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 Saltillo

Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Saltillo. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.

Monterrey, Mexico

Nearby city · about 74 km from Saltillo. Explore Monterrey's city intelligence profile.

Guadalupe, Mexico

Same region · about 83 km from Saltillo. Explore Guadalupe's city intelligence profile.

Torreón, Mexico

Same region · about 244 km from Saltillo. Explore Torreón's city intelligence profile.

Gómez Palacio, Mexico

Same region · about 252 km from Saltillo. Explore Gómez Palacio's city intelligence profile.

Nuevo Laredo, Mexico

Same region · about 271 km from Saltillo. Explore Nuevo Laredo's city intelligence profile.

Laredo, United States

Cross-border · about 275 km from Saltillo. Explore Laredo's city intelligence profile.

Reynosa, Mexico

Same region · about 282 km from Saltillo. Explore Reynosa's city intelligence profile.

McAllen, United States

Cross-border · about 290 km from Saltillo. Explore McAllen's city intelligence profile.

Fresnillo, Mexico

Same region · about 314 km from Saltillo. Explore Fresnillo's city intelligence profile.

Related collections

Regional discovery collections that include Saltillo — named natural regions grouping nearby nature, parks, lakes, coasts, and mountains for local-first day and weekend planning.

Themed collections

Theme-first discovery collections that include Saltillo — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.

Saltillo FAQ

Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Saltillo, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.

Frequently asked questions about Saltillo

Is Saltillo worth visiting?

Saltillo has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (64/100), with notable strengths in green space. Visitors can also reach nature such as Sierra Madre Oriental, Cerro El Penitente and Sierra Corral de los Bandidos within weekend range.

What is it like to live in Saltillo?

Saltillo has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (64/100), with notable strengths in green space. It indexes 64/100 for overall quality of life.

How much does it cost to live in Saltillo?

A single resident of Saltillo spends roughly MX$15,200 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near MX$8,070. 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 Saltillo?

Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Saltillo is moderate for remote workers (64/100), based on connectivity, affordability and walkability and day-to-day amenities.

What is the job market like in Saltillo?

Saltillo's labour market is moderate, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, manufacturing and technology. Saltillo has a tourism-driven economy with strengths in tourism, hospitality and manufacturing.

Is Saltillo good for digital nomads and remote work?

Saltillo offers solid infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 58/100.

What are the education options in Saltillo?

Saltillo is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Social Sciences, Physics and Computer Science.

Is Saltillo a good place to study?

Saltillo offers a moderate student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods and relatively affordable living.

What is healthcare like in Saltillo?

Saltillo has a mixed healthcare profile, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 54/100. Residents have solid access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.

Is Saltillo a good place to retire?

Saltillo offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 62/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space and walkable streets and day-to-day services.

What is the climate like in Saltillo?

Saltillo has a semi-arid climate, averaging about 24.2°C annually with roughly 702 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.

Is Saltillo a safe place to live?

Saltillo scores below average for safety in our index (47/100); research neighborhoods and take standard precautions.

How easy is it to get around Saltillo?

Saltillo indexes a walkability score of 72 and a cycling score of 56 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.

What nature and outdoor places are near Saltillo?

Nature destinations within about 170 km of Saltillo include Sierra Madre Oriental, Cerro El Penitente and Sierra Corral de los Bandidos. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.

Is Saltillo good for families?

Saltillo scores moderate for family living (62/100), helped by parks and green space.

What outdoor activities are there around Saltillo?

Saltillo rates 56/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 93/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Sierra Madre Oriental, Cerro El Penitente and Sierra Corral de los Bandidos supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.

Interpretation

Use the Saltillo profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Mexico and across North America, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations. Its standout dimensions are energy (72/100) and climate risk (70/100). The area most worth watching is air quality (62/100), 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 Saltillo 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.