{"id":22506,"date":"2026-03-12T13:25:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T19:25:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanista.mx\/?p=22506"},"modified":"2026-03-12T13:25:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T19:25:31","slug":"vivir-cerca-del-trabajo-cdmx","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanista.mx\/en\/blog\/living-close-to-work-cdmx\/","title":{"rendered":"What changes when you live near work in Naples and Del Valle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Working near the WTC or on Insurgentes Sur has a clear advantage: it is one of the most important corporate centers in the city. But it also has a silent cost that is often normalized: <strong>the time wasted in daily commutes due to traffic.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who work in this area, living close to the office can mean <strong>recover hundreds of hours per year<\/strong>, improve the quality of rest, and significantly reduce daily stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is why more and more professionals are reconsidering where to live within Mexico City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How much time is wasted on commuting in Mexico City?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanista.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"hombre estresado por el tr\u00e1fico en la napoles insurgentes sur cdmx\" class=\"wp-image-22508\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanista.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/urbanista.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/urbanista.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/urbanista.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/urbanista.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/urbanista.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In Mexico City, the average commute to work can take <strong>between 45 minutes and 1.5 hours each way<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That means a person can easily pass through on public transportation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2 hours daily\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10 hours per week<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Over 400 hours per year<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In corporate areas such as the WTC neighborhood, living far away means dealing with traffic on a daily basis. <strong>Insurgentes Sur, Viaducto, or Patriotismo<\/strong>Insurgentes Sur, Viaducto, or Patriotismo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reducing that time not only improves daily logistics: <strong>directly impacts mental energy, productivity, and rest.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like: <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanista.mx\/en\/blog\/errors-when-searching-apartment\/\"><strong>Mistakes that waste your time (when renting)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why are more and more people looking to live close to work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving closer to the office is no longer perceived as a luxury, but rather as a necessity. <strong>estrategia de calidad de vida<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the most obvious benefits are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Walking or traveling less than 15 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reclaim personal time during the week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sleep better and reduce accumulated fatigue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have greater flexibility for after-work activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve productivity by getting more rest and saving time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Colonies such as <strong>la N\u00e1poles<\/strong> or the colony <strong>Del Valle<\/strong> have become particularly attractive because they combine <strong>strategic location, connectivity, and neighborhood life<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like: <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanista.mx\/en\/blog\/living-in-a-bad-place-wears-out\/\"><strong>Signs that living poorly is wearing you down<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What problems exist when renting an apartment in Mexico City?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although location is key, many people face a common obstacle when trying to move: <strong>traditional income requirements.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the most common are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Guarantee with property in the city<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lengthy procedures requiring in-person visits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Approval processes that can take weeks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These requirements often discourage young professionals or people looking to relocate quickly for work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is why, in recent years, there has been a rise in <strong>more flexible rental models<\/strong>, with digital validations that allow the process to be completed in just a few days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>You may also like: <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanista.mx\/en\/blog\/rent-without-a-guarantor\/\"><strong>Why renting without a guarantor is beneficial for you<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are the advantages of renting an apartment with professional management?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanista.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"renta depa agil y flexible en cdmx\" class=\"wp-image-22507\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanista.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/urbanista.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/urbanista.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/urbanista.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/urbanista.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/urbanista.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another factor that is often overlooked when choosing a home is <strong>property management<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When an apartment building depends solely on a single owner, maintenance processes can become slow or complicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, spaces with <strong>professional administration<\/strong> usually offer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fast service and repairs without excuses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear maintenance and rental processes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Centralized communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better housing experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amenities designed to improve your daily life, such as a coworking area and gym included in the building.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This allows the home to truly function as a place of rest, not as a new source of stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Living in Naples or Del Valle: proximity, tranquility, and connectivity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanista.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-3-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"mujeres caminando cerca del wtc napoles cdmx\" class=\"wp-image-22510\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanista.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-3-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/urbanista.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/urbanista.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/urbanista.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-3-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/urbanista.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-3-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/urbanista.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-3.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Naples and Del Valle neighborhoods stand out for something that is hard to find in the city: <strong>balance between urban activity and residential tranquility<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those who live here can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Walking toward the WTC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy access to Insurgentes Sur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enjoy tree-lined streets and diverse shops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drastically reduce travel times<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For many professionals, this means something simple but valuable: <strong>finish the workday and truly disconnect.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A new way to rent in the city<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you feel that the time you spend commuting is affecting your rest or your daily energy levels, perhaps it's time to rethink where you live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are already rental processes designed to eliminate common frictions in the traditional market: from more streamlined procedures to professionally managed apartments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, living close to work is no longer a complication and becomes a simple decision. Discover how it feels. <strong>reclaim your time in the city with <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanista.mx\/en\/\"><strong>Urbanista<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trabajar cerca de WTC o sobre Insurgentes Sur tiene una ventaja clara: es uno de los centros corporativos m\u00e1s importantes de la ciudad. Pero tambi\u00e9n tiene un costo silencioso que muchas veces se normaliza: el tiempo perdido en traslados diarios por el tr\u00e1fico. Para quienes trabajan en esta zona, vivir cerca de la oficina puede [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":22509,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-22506","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/urbanista.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22506","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/urbanista.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/urbanista.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urbanista.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urbanista.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22506"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/urbanista.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22506\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22511,"href":"https:\/\/urbanista.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22506\/revisions\/22511"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urbanista.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22509"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/urbanista.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22506"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urbanista.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22506"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urbanista.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22506"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}