La Joya
City in Durango, Mexico
Overview
La Joya is a peaceful rural town in Durango state, offering visitors a genuine look into small-town Mexican life. Its scenic countryside, friendly community, and simple charm make it an inviting stop for those seeking authenticity over tourist crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Durango
Population
316
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
23.84°, -104.00°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$432
Local Cost
$282
Local Income
$220
Cashless
10
English
15
Temperature
16.2°C
Summer Avg
20.8°C
Winter Avg
10.6°C
Record High
35.5°C
Record Low
-7.7°C
Humidity
51%
Precipitation
469 mm
Internet Speed
6 Mbps
Upload
3 Mbps
Latency
49 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-23.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 40/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.