Living in Carolina, Puerto Rico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Carolina · Census data 2020–2024
Carolina has 138,633 residents with a median age of 45.3. The median household income is $37,726 (43% higher than the Puerto Rico median), the median home value is $158,400, the median rent is $677/month.
Carolina at a glance
- Population
- 138,633
- Median age
- 45.3State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $37,726State: $26,297
- Median home value
- $158,400State: $131,500
- Median rent
- $677/moState: $578
- Homeowners
- 67.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Carolina a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 43% higher than the Puerto Rico median; unemployment of 10.4%; a poverty rate of 27.4%.
Cons: Home values 20% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in January to April.
Cost of living in Carolina
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Carolina the median home value is $158,400, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $677 per month, which is 29.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,102 a month in housing costs.
Carolina median household income
The median household income in Carolina is $37,726 and the income per person is $22,436. 27.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Puerto Rico: 40.5%).
Housing in Carolina: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 74,053
- Owner-occupied
- 67.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.7%
- Vacant
- 19.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.31
Carolina demographics
- Population
- 138,633
- Median age
- 45.3
- Under 18
- 15.4%
- 65 and older
- 24.7%
- Households
- 59,735
- Foreign-born
- 6.8%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Carolina ›
Education in Carolina
37% of adults 25 and older in Carolina have a bachelor's degree or higher (Puerto Rico: 29.8%), and 9.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Carolina
- Unemployment rate
- 10.4%State: 10.7%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.6%
- Drive alone
- 79.1%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.4%
Carolina vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 138,633 | $37,726 | $158,400 | $677 |
| Trujillo Alto | 43,611 | $42,795 | $166,400 | $704 |
| Santa Bárbara | 4,416 | $16,036 | $89,800 | $627 |
| Caño Martin Peña | 11,618 | $19,149 | $105,400 | $578 |
| San Juan | 317,995 | $28,562 | $173,200 | $612 |
| Villa Hugo II | 811 | $14,743 | $47,000 | $477 |
| Valle Hill | 626 | $11,842 | $55,800 | — |
| Villa Hugo I | 757 | $20,972 | $33,600 | — |
| Canóvanas | 12,689 | $47,616 | $163,900 | $824 |
More for people moving to Carolina
Carolina ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Carolina: FAQ
What is the median household income in Carolina, PR?
The median household income in Carolina is $37,726, 43% 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 Carolina?
The median home value in Carolina is $158,400, compared with $131,500 in Puerto Rico.
How much is rent in Carolina?
The median gross rent in Carolina is $677 per month, about 29.8% of household income.
Is Carolina, PR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 43% higher than the Puerto Rico median; unemployment of 10.4%; a poverty rate of 27.4%. Minuses: home values 20% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Carolina?
The median age in Carolina is 45.3 years (Puerto Rico: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Carolina?
The average commute to work in Carolina is 30 minutes; 11.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Carolina?
The unemployment rate in Carolina is 10.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Carolina?
37% of adults in Carolina 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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