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Carmen
City in Nuevo León, Mexico
Overview
Carmen is a dynamic mid-sized city in Nuevo León, Mexico, offering a blend of tradition and modern living. Known for its community spirit, lively markets, and welcoming atmosphere, it caters to families, professionals, and travelers alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Nuevo León
Population
248,845
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
25.94°, -100.36°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
48
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$1,067
Local Cost
$560
Local Income
$480
Cashless
35
English
25
Temperature
21.9°C
Summer Avg
27.8°C
Winter Avg
14.8°C
Record High
44.0°C
Record Low
-6.6°C
Humidity
54%
Precipitation
504 mm
Internet Speed
68 Mbps
Upload
37 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NTR
Distance
15 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 10 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 62/100.
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