El Niño
City in Baja California, Mexico
Overview
El Niño is a small town on the outskirts of Tijuana in Baja California, known for its community spirit, local markets, and stunning coastal access. With under 9,000 residents, it offers a relaxed alternative to larger cities nearby while still enjoying Baja's lively culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Baja California
Population
8,999
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
32.51°, -116.79°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$1,020
Local Cost
$530
Local Income
$320
Cashless
25
English
20
Temperature
17.0°C
Summer Avg
21.6°C
Winter Avg
12.4°C
Record High
40.9°C
Record Low
-0.3°C
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
268 mm
Internet Speed
116 Mbps
Upload
37 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
TIJ
Distance
17 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 31 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.