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
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$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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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
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 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 40/100.