Santa María Zolotepec
City in Estado de México, Mexico
Overview
Santa María Zolotepec is a small town set in the Estado de México, known for its peaceful daily life, traditional markets, and scenic rural surroundings. The town offers a glimpse into local Mexican culture away from tourist crowds, with friendly residents and authentic cuisine.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Estado de México
Population
10,656
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
19.42°, -99.49°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost · estimate
$747
Local Cost
$346
Local Income
$370
Cashless
25
English
15
Temperature
13.8°C
Summer Avg
15.3°C
Winter Avg
11.2°C
Record High
31.7°C
Record Low
-3.4°C
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
793 mm
Internet Speed
121 Mbps
Upload
40 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
9.0
Airport
TLC
Distance
12 km
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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 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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 2026-03-22.
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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.