Oaxaca
Socioeconomic overview of Oaxaca, Mexico. Displays real, verified census parameters from INEGI, GDP reports, ENIGH household income distribution, and housing infrastructure markers.
Oaxaca presents a structurally distinct real estate profile within Southern Mexico, defined by a high-value agricultural export foundation rather than traditional heavy manufacturing corridors. Anchored by premier agri-export lines—principally fresh produce including figs, pineapples, avocados, and mangoes (US$690M), complemented by coffee-derived products (US$338M)—institutional capital deployment centers on specialized agrologistics, processing infrastructure, and urban commercial assets. While broader Foreign Direct Investment metrics remain unrecorded, the core investment thesis focuses on capitalizing on strategic intra-state trade corridors and resilient local retail demand.
DataMéxico Economic & Labor Statistics
DataMéxico / Secretaría de EconomíaIncome Benchmark: Oaxaca vs National Average
Source: INEGI ENIGH 2024. Current monthly income calculated at household scale.
Economic Business Count by Sector (DENUE Registry)
Frequently Asked Questions (Oaxaca)
What is the population of Oaxaca?
According to institutional projections, the population of Oaxaca is estimated at 4,339,377 in 2025, compared to 4,132,148 recorded in the 2020 census, representing a density of 46.6 people per square kilometer over an area of 93,120 km².
What is the average household income in Oaxaca?
The average monthly household income in Oaxaca is MX$17,342, with a median of MX$13,066 per month, based on the local ENIGH 2024 microdata extract.
How large is the housing deficit in Oaxaca?
Oaxaca registers a total housing lag (rezago total) of 619,182 units, with an estimated household deficit of 624,541 homes. A total of 6,855 federal housing subsidies have been assigned to the region.