Xalapa/Jalapa Real Estate

Xalapa/Jalapa has experienced a lot of growth in the last few years. Cheaper real estate prices compared to nearby state capital Veracruz and an attractive climate have seen investors increasingly buying up land in the area. Developments as far as 60km from the city center are almost sold out and new building projects are already underway.

Xalapa/Jalapa real estate prices generally range from 80 to 800 pesos per square meter for buildings located in the the city. The most exclusive area in Xalapa/Jalapa is the Animas zone where high-end real estate developments go between 600 to 2,500 pesos per square meter. The cheapest price for a house in Xalapa/Jalapa has been quoted around 255,000 pesos or USD25,000. 

Rental prices in Xalapa/Jalapa range from $300 USD per month to anywhere upwards. For $450 USD per month you can rent a decent one bedroom home or apartment  in a well located area.

If you are looking to live close by to Xalapa/Jalapa but within a more peaceful setting, the small towns of Xico and Coatepec are good options and have small American expat communities living there.