El Salto Municipality
City in Jalisco, Mexico
Overview
El Salto Municipality is a dynamic industrial city on the outskirts of Guadalajara, best known for its factories, family neighborhoods, and proximity to the scenic Santiago River. While not a traditional tourist hub, it offers authentic local experiences and a taste of everyday Jalisco life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Jalisco
Population
232,852
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
20.52°, -103.18°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$947
Local Cost
$480
Local Income
$420
Cashless
35
English
20
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
69 Mbps
Upload
67 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
8
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GDL
Distance
13 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 65 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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.