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Living in Chalco

Chalco is a city in the United States. The population of Chalco totalled 11,064 at the end of 2020. At the end of 2024, unemployment in Chalco reached 1.38%. Foreign residents numbered 428 at the end of 2024.

Lower unemployment than 96% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 61% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Chalco?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Chalco.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Chalco yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent1,031 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)11Community estimate · Supplemental context

Work and income

What is the typical salary in Chalco?

The median gross salary is about 3,505 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)10

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

What is the unemployment rate in Chalco?

The unemployment rate is about 1.4 % (2024).

  • Unemployment rate: 1.38 % · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1
Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Chalco is 1.4%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Chalco 1.4%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary3,505 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)10Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate1.38 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Chalco. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
Open official service
Open the United States service overview

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Chalco. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Chalco's nearest airport was OMA, 25 km away and offered 19 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count19 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights4Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km25 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official
Nearest Major Airport IataOMA3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Chalco. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
Open official information
Open the full United States section
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Chalco.

Climate and air quality

At the end of 2024, annual PM2.5 reached 6.6 µg/m³. Chalco's monthly mean temperatures were −4.4°C in January and 25.9°C in July.

Is the air quality good in Chalco?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6.6 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 6.64 µg/m³ · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData9
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Chalco average monthly precipitation, mm0357010514023304983127136889774653435JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Chalco annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5256.6PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Chalco is 6.6 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7Chalco 6.6252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.64 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData9Official · nearest-station reading
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 15.32 · Feb 20.88 · Mar 29.96 · Apr 32.81 · May 37.8 · Jun 41.84 · Jul 43.07 · Aug 41.09 · Sep 38.72 · Oct 32.31 · Nov 26.25 · Dec 16.78 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -29.09 · Feb -22.76 · Mar -23.75 · Apr -7.92 · May -2.99 · Jun 7.38 · Jul 10.79 · Aug 8.95 · Sep 2.83 · Oct -6.32 · Nov -12.87 · Dec -24.67 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -4.39 · Feb -2.86 · Mar 4.27 · Apr 11 · May 17.09 · Jun 23.01 · Jul 25.87 · Aug 24.35 · Sep 19.6 · Oct 11.26 · Nov 4.19 · Dec -2.52 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Average precipitation by monthJan 22.61 · Feb 29.97 · Mar 49.28 · Apr 83.31 · May 126.7 · Jun 136.4 · Jul 88.39 · Aug 97.28 · Sep 74.17 · Oct 65.02 · Nov 34.29 · Dec 35.05 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M319 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)9Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M36.64 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)9Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Totowa11,064 residentsFife11,061 residentsMartin11,060 residentsPort Lavaca11,060 residentsBurkburnett11,057 residentsBrooklyn11,072 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 7 km² at the end of 2025. Chalco had a population density of 1,521.9 people per km² at the end of 2024.

How many people live in Chalco?

The published population was 11,064 people in April 2020. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 20208

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Chalco residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport96.1%Foreign residents 3.9%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area6.96 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)6Official
Foreign-resident share4.04 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents428 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density1,522 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population11,064 people31 Dec 2020U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 20208Official

Is Chalco a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker58%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–69%
Skilled employee70%strong on work, weak on safety · range 60–80%
Student33%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 21–45%
Family62%strong on family, weak on safety · range 50–74%
Retirement32%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 18–46%
Foreign residents428 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population11,064 people31 Dec 2020Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020
Median monthly rent1,031 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary3,505 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate1.38 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean6.64 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Chalco when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Chalco?

The published population was 11,064 people in April 2020. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020.

Is the air quality good in Chalco?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6.6 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData.

What is the typical salary in Chalco?

The median gross salary is about 3,505 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

What is the unemployment rate in Chalco?

The unemployment rate is about 1.4 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in Chalco?

428 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Chalco a good place to live?

Chalco may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Chalco, United States: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/chalco/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Chalco, United States: rent, salary, jobs},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  3. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  4. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020 tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  9. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
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  1. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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