Living in Antón Ruíz, Puerto Rico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Antón Ruíz · Census data 2020–2024
Antón Ruíz has 1,168 residents with a median age of 28.6. The median household income is $26,000 (about the same as the Puerto Rico median), the median home value is $151,400.
Antón Ruíz is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Antón Ruíz at a glance
- Population
- 1,168
- Median age
- 28.6State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $26,000State: $26,297
- Median home value
- $151,400State: $131,500
- Homeowners
- 79.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Antón Ruíz a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 34.2%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Puerto Rico median; home values 15% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in February to April and June.
Cost of living in Antón Ruíz
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Antón Ruíz the median home value is $151,400, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Antón Ruíz median household income
The median household income in Antón Ruíz is $26,000 and the income per person is $11,684. 34.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Puerto Rico: 40.5%).
Housing in Antón Ruíz: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 723
- Owner-occupied
- 79.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.5%
- Vacant
- 40%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.69
40% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Antón Ruíz has many vacation and second homes.
Antón Ruíz demographics
- Population
- 1,168
- Median age
- 28.6
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 23.6%
- Households
- 434
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Antón Ruíz ›
Education in Antón Ruíz
31.7% of adults 25 and older in Antón Ruíz have a bachelor's degree or higher (Puerto Rico: 29.8%), and 9.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Antón Ruíz
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 10.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.6%
Antón Ruíz vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antón Ruíz | 1,168 | $26,000 | $151,400 | — |
| Río Blanco | 2,121 | $40,551 | $96,100 | — |
| Peña Pobre | 1,009 | $16,382 | $96,100 | — |
| Boquerón | 1,676 | $34,000 | $106,200 | — |
| Bajandas | 1,017 | $25,280 | $95,600 | — |
| Humacao | 15,787 | $22,172 | $117,500 | $478 |
| La Fermina | 2,059 | $17,426 | $112,200 | $705 |
| Punta Santiago | 3,716 | $26,585 | $98,200 | $666 |
| Las Piedras | 5,198 | $15,784 | $119,800 | $399 |
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What is the median household income in Antón Ruíz, PR?
The median household income in Antón Ruíz is $26,000, about the same as the Puerto Rico median of $26,297 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Antón Ruíz?
The median home value in Antón Ruíz is $151,400, compared with $131,500 in Puerto Rico.
Is Antón Ruíz, PR a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 34.2%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Puerto Rico median; home values 15% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Antón Ruíz?
The median age in Antón Ruíz is 28.6 years (Puerto Rico: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Antón Ruíz?
The average commute to work in Antón Ruíz is 24 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Antón Ruíz?
The unemployment rate in Antón Ruíz is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Antón Ruíz?
31.7% of adults in Antón Ruíz have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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