Living in Candelero Abajo, Puerto Rico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Candelero Abajo · Census data 2020–2024
Candelero Abajo has 434 residents with a median age of 45.1. The median household income is $23,094 (12% lower than the Puerto Rico median).
Candelero Abajo is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Candelero Abajo at a glance
- Population
- 434
- Median age
- 45.1State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $23,094State: $26,297
- Homeowners
- 71.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.5%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Candelero Abajo a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Puerto Rico median; a poverty rate of 50.9%.
The weather is best in January to April.
Candelero Abajo median household income
The median household income in Candelero Abajo is $23,094 and the income per person is $13,925. 50.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Puerto Rico: 40.5%).
Housing in Candelero Abajo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 314
- Owner-occupied
- 71.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.9%
- Vacant
- 32.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.06
32.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Candelero Abajo has many vacation and second homes.
Candelero Abajo demographics
- Population
- 434
- Median age
- 45.1
- Under 18
- 13.6%
- 65 and older
- 31.8%
- Households
- 211
- Foreign-born
- 6.5%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Candelero Abajo ›
Education in Candelero Abajo
9.5% of adults 25 and older in Candelero Abajo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Puerto Rico: 29.8%), and 9.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Candelero Abajo
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 10.7%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.6%
Candelero Abajo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candelero Abajo | 434 | $23,094 | — | — |
| Palmas del Mar | 2,942 | $98,269 | $463,000 | — |
| Candelero Arriba | 758 | $21,701 | $135,300 | — |
| Buena Vista | 868 | $35,994 | $157,800 | — |
| Comunas | 3,423 | $33,388 | $108,400 | $818 |
| Humacao | 15,787 | $22,172 | $117,500 | $478 |
| El Negro | 1,126 | $27,364 | $96,700 | $923 |
| Bajandas | 1,017 | $25,280 | $95,600 | — |
| Yabucoa | 5,557 | $20,000 | $98,200 | $416 |
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What is the median household income in Candelero Abajo, PR?
The median household income in Candelero Abajo is $23,094, 12% lower than the Puerto Rico median of $26,297 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Candelero Abajo, PR a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Puerto Rico median; a poverty rate of 50.9%.
What is the median age in Candelero Abajo?
The median age in Candelero Abajo is 45.1 years (Puerto Rico: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Candelero Abajo?
The average commute to work in Candelero Abajo is 20 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Candelero Abajo?
The unemployment rate in Candelero Abajo is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Candelero Abajo?
9.5% of adults in Candelero Abajo 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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