Living in Candelaria, Puerto Rico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Candelaria · Census data 2020–2024
Candelaria has 14,868 residents with a median age of 41.6. The median household income is $41,734 (59% higher than the Puerto Rico median), the median home value is $152,500, the median rent is $848/month.
Candelaria at a glance
- Population
- 14,868
- Median age
- 41.6State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $41,734State: $26,297
- Median home value
- $152,500State: $131,500
- Median rent
- $848/moState: $578
- Homeowners
- 74.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.2%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Candelaria a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 59% higher than the Puerto Rico median; unemployment of 7.6%; a poverty rate of 25.6%.
Cons: Home values 16% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Candelaria
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Candelaria the median home value is $152,500, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $848 per month, which is 25.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,038 a month in housing costs.
Candelaria median household income
The median household income in Candelaria is $41,734 and the income per person is $22,304. 25.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Puerto Rico: 40.5%).
Housing in Candelaria: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,485
- Owner-occupied
- 74.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.1%
- Vacant
- 13%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.62
Candelaria demographics
- Population
- 14,868
- Median age
- 41.6
- Under 18
- 17.1%
- 65 and older
- 20.4%
- Households
- 5,644
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Candelaria ›
Education in Candelaria
34.2% of adults 25 and older in Candelaria have a bachelor's degree or higher (Puerto Rico: 29.8%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Candelaria
- Unemployment rate
- 7.6%State: 10.7%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 14.3%
- Drive alone
- 70.8%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.4%
Candelaria vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candelaria | 14,868 | $41,734 | $152,500 | $848 |
| Candelaria Arenas | 3,560 | $23,240 | $102,100 | $531 |
| Mucarabones | 1,228 | $24,712 | $164,400 | — |
| Villa Quintero | 229 | $11,225 | $60,900 | — |
| Campanilla | 3,855 | $22,979 | $124,300 | $660 |
| Brisas del Campanero | 2,259 | $48,657 | $139,600 | $966 |
| San José | 2,123 | $18,986 | $71,700 | $567 |
| Campanillas | 645 | $19,735 | $126,700 | — |
| Pabellones | 707 | $41,071 | $141,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Candelaria, PR?
The median household income in Candelaria is $41,734, 59% higher than 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 Candelaria?
The median home value in Candelaria is $152,500, compared with $131,500 in Puerto Rico.
How much is rent in Candelaria?
The median gross rent in Candelaria is $848 per month, about 25.7% of household income.
Is Candelaria, PR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 59% higher than the Puerto Rico median; unemployment of 7.6%; a poverty rate of 25.6%. Minuses: home values 16% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Candelaria?
The median age in Candelaria is 41.6 years (Puerto Rico: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Candelaria?
The average commute to work in Candelaria is 35 minutes; 14.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Candelaria?
The unemployment rate in Candelaria is 7.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Candelaria?
34.2% of adults in Candelaria 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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