Ajijic
City in Jalisco, Mexico
Overview
Ajijic is a picturesque lakeside town set on the northern shore of Lake Chapala. Known for its mild climate, artistic vibe, and lively expat community, the town offers a unique blend of Mexican tradition and cosmopolitan comfort.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Jalisco
Population
11,439
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
20.30°, -103.26°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
68
Female Safety
63
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$1,231
Local Cost
$735
Local Income
$400
Cashless
58
English
65
Temperature
19.9°C
Summer Avg
21.5°C
Winter Avg
16.7°C
Record High
37.6°C
Record Low
-0.6°C
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
803 mm
Internet Speed
116 Mbps
Upload
67 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
2
Parks
9
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
10.0
Airport
GDL
Distance
26 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 152 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 76/100.