Top 10: Mexico’s safest cities to live in

Published May 22, 2022

At the same time, it provides a sense of tranquility that allows them to feel safe when walking through its streets or avenues.

Thanks to the fact that important investments are made annually in security, these are cities with the lowest crime rates in the country.

These results make them excellent places to live. So consider taking advantage of the pre-sale of your projects, such as the real estate developments in the state of Mexico that are currently available.

What are we talking about when we refer to the safest cities in Mexico?
They are cities where the quality of life indexes and the population’s perception of safety are acceptable. In them, you get to live peacefully because there are few crimes per year. On the other hand, health and educational services are first class and are accompanied by an efficient infrastructure.

It is easy to differentiate these comfortable cities from the most insecure cities in Mexico. In the latter, crime rates are higher and the population’s perception of insecurity is higher than in the quieter cities.
This is reflected, for example, in the National Survey of Public and Urban Security (ENSU) where citizens respond that they feel unsafe in their streets.

In the results of the survey conducted on April 19, 2022, the ENSU ranks, according to the population’s perception of insecurity, the following Mexican cities:

Fresnillo, Zacatecas, with 97.1%.
Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, with 94.1%.
Zacatecas, Zacatecas, with 91.7%.
Cuautitlán Izcalli, Estado de México, where 89.5%.
Irapuato, Guanajuato, with 87.6%.
Guadalajara, Jalisco, with 87.1%.

On the other hand, there are other cities where citizens feel comfortable, and safe and perceive greater opportunities for development. These are mentioned below.

The 10 safest cities in Mexico
1. Mérida, Yucatán
Mérida is among the safest cities in Mexico to live in. In 2019 it was recognized by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) as the most peaceful city.

And it really is one of the quietest cities in Mexico. So much so that its safety indexes can be compared with European cities that are among the safest cities in the world.

This qualification was granted based on the evaluation of criteria such as homicide rates, violent crimes, crimes with weapons, and organized crime. This showed that Yucatán was the state with the lowest crime rate in 2018.

In addition to its incredible perception of safety, this city stands out for its tourist and cultural attractions that, together with excellent public services, improve the quality of life of its citizens.

On the other hand, compared to other cities in the country, rents and real estate prices are affordable and fit different budgets. You can currently find different real estate developments under construction in neighborhoods such as Temozón Norte.

2. Querétaro
Querétaro is a colonial and modern city that offers great benefits to its inhabitants. Here you can find art, culture, and entertainment, as well as good services and security. Reasons that make it an excellent destination to stay and live in.
In recent years, important investments have been made to guarantee the safety of its inhabitants. This work has paid off and the region has low levels of insecurity, making it one of the most peaceful cities in Mexico.
Regarding economic and job opportunities, we must point out that they are good. Its job offer placed it in the ranking of the 6 states with the highest employment expectations in the country. This was indicated by the survey Expectations of employment Mexico 2021.
It is really one of the safest cities in Mexico to settle in. Therefore, buying in any of the housing developments in Queretaro is a great opportunity.

3. Puebla

Puebla has always stood out for its rich culture and history. But make no mistake, it is not a small town, on the contrary: it is the fourth largest city in the country.

The economic growth of this entity has made it one of the most attractive for young people who want a place with opportunities. This city is home to large companies such as Audi, Volkswagen, and many others of equal importance.

Its location is privileged since it is located between Veracruz and Mexico City, which places it close to the capital and to incredible natural beauties.

To give you an idea of how much you need to buy a property here, you can get apartments from 2 million and rents from 8 thousand.

4. San Miguel de Allende
Besides being a UNESCO World Heritage Site, San Miguel de Allende has the quality of being one of the safest cities in Mexico. In 2020 it became the first non-beach tourist destination in Latin America to receive the “Safe Travel Seal” from the World Travel and Tourism Council.

It is located in the central-eastern part of the state of Guanajuato, near places like Nuevo Leon, Queretaro, and Mexico City. This beautiful city stands out for its architecture, in which its cobblestone streets and Spanish colonial churches stand out. It also has beautiful hotels and first-class services.

If you are considering looking for housing, here you will have incredible options for rest, tranquility, and a rich offer of cultural and social activities.

5. Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur
Baja California Sur is among the 5 safest states in Mexico so far in 2022, so we can say with certainty that it is one of the best places to live in Mexico.

It is for many reasons, particularly for its connectivity with other cities in Mexico and the world. From there you can find direct flights to the United States, Canada, and other countries.

If you are thinking of a place to retire, Los Cabos is ideal. No matter the time of year, here you will find activities to enjoy. You also have at your disposal the best private hospitals with modern medical equipment and infrastructure.

The prices of real estate in this city vary depending on the neighborhood and the type of property. For example, in Ildefonso Green, you can get houses for 1 million 500 thousand pesos, while in the Vista Hermosa neighborhood prices go up to 5 million pesos.

6. Saltillo, Coahuila
According to the National Urban Public Safety Survey (ENSU) of the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi), Saltillo, Coahuila has an average of 24.1% of its inhabitants’ perception of insecurity. This is an acceptable percentage when compared to Fresnillo, where people rate it at 97.1%.

In this beautiful city, its population has the opportunity to enjoy first-class public and private services, which places it on the list of the three cities with the best quality of life in the country.

You can get houses with a price of up to 2 million pesos. Rents reach an average of 10 thousand Mexican pesos.

7. San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
The town of San Pedro Garza García went from being dedicated to harvesting and growing food to being a developed city with hospitals, schools, shopping malls, and a thriving economy, which has turned its inhabitants into the population with the highest per capita income in Latin America.

Here you can find real estate with prices starting at 4 million pesos. As for rent, the highest price you will get is 16,450 pesos per month.

8. San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León
This city is among the best places to live in Nuevo Leon. It stands out for its incredible security and current economic growth.

In this city, you can buy houses with an average construction of 177 square meters and apartments of 90 meters. Sale prices are around 2 million pesos while rent can reach 14 thousand pesos.

9. Benito Juarez, Mexico City
Benito Juarez is one of the 16 municipalities of Mexico City. It stands out from others as an ideal place to live due to its large number of schools, parks, services, and wide real estate offers.
In this district, you can find apartments for sale for 3 million pesos and properties for rent starting at 15 thousand pesos per month.

10. Milpa Alta, Mexico City
Milpa Alta is another CDMX district that is also considered safe to live in. Here you get all the benefits and services of the Mexican capital and also a wide variety of entertainment options.

In Milpa Alta you get properties with prices up to 6 million and rents from 1,000 to 4,900.