Living in Caño Martin Peña, Puerto Rico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Caño Martin Peña · Census data 2020–2024
Caño Martin Peña has 11,618 residents with a median age of 47.4. The median household income is $19,149 (27% lower than the Puerto Rico median), the median home value is $105,400, the median rent is $578/month.
Caño Martin Peña at a glance
- Population
- 11,618
- Median age
- 47.4State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $19,149State: $26,297
- Median home value
- $105,400State: $131,500
- Median rent
- $578/moState: $578
- Homeowners
- 53.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Caño Martin Peña a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Puerto Rico median; unemployment of 19.2%; a poverty rate of 59.5%.
The weather is best in January to April.
Cost of living in Caño Martin Peña
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Caño Martin Peña the median home value is $105,400, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $578 per month, which is 33.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $839 a month in housing costs.
Caño Martin Peña median household income
The median household income in Caño Martin Peña is $19,149 and the income per person is $13,156. 59.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Puerto Rico: 40.5%).
Housing in Caño Martin Peña: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,267
- Owner-occupied
- 53.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.7%
- Vacant
- 30.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.30
30.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Caño Martin Peña has many vacation and second homes.
Caño Martin Peña demographics
- Population
- 11,618
- Median age
- 47.4
- Under 18
- 14.2%
- 65 and older
- 23.2%
- Households
- 5,035
- Foreign-born
- 27.1%
- Veterans
- 1.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Caño Martin Peña ›
Education in Caño Martin Peña
12.6% of adults 25 and older in Caño Martin Peña have a bachelor's degree or higher (Puerto Rico: 29.8%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Caño Martin Peña
- Unemployment rate
- 19.2%State: 10.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Drive alone
- 64.9%
- Public transit
- 7.7%
- Walk to work
- 7.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 56.3%
Caño Martin Peña vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caño Martin Peña | 11,618 | $19,149 | $105,400 | $578 |
| San Juan | 317,995 | $28,562 | $173,200 | $612 |
| Carolina | 138,633 | $37,726 | $158,400 | $677 |
| Guaynabo | 70,599 | $57,272 | $246,200 | $1,004 |
| Trujillo Alto | 43,611 | $42,795 | $166,400 | $704 |
| Cataño | 22,467 | $25,508 | $144,500 | $564 |
| Bayamón | 166,923 | $31,750 | $149,900 | $706 |
| Sabana Seca | 8,059 | $25,083 | $124,000 | $580 |
| Mansión del Mar | 25,510 | $38,823 | $160,200 | $721 |
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What is the median household income in Caño Martin Peña, PR?
The median household income in Caño Martin Peña is $19,149, 27% lower 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 Caño Martin Peña?
The median home value in Caño Martin Peña is $105,400, compared with $131,500 in Puerto Rico.
How much is rent in Caño Martin Peña?
The median gross rent in Caño Martin Peña is $578 per month, about 33.6% of household income.
Is Caño Martin Peña, PR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Puerto Rico median; unemployment of 19.2%; a poverty rate of 59.5%.
What is the median age in Caño Martin Peña?
The median age in Caño Martin Peña is 47.4 years (Puerto Rico: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Caño Martin Peña?
The average commute to work in Caño Martin Peña is 24 minutes; 3.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Caño Martin Peña?
The unemployment rate in Caño Martin Peña is 19.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Caño Martin Peña?
12.6% of adults in Caño Martin Peña 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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