Living in Corcovado, Puerto Rico

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Corcovado · Census data 2020–2024

Corcovado has 995 residents with a median age of 56.6. The median household income is $19,987 (24% lower than the Puerto Rico median), the median home value is $70,500.

Corcovado is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Corcovado at a glance

Population
995
Median age
56.6State: 44.8
Median household income
$19,987State: $26,297
Median home value
$70,500State: $131,500
Homeowners
78.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.1%
Average commute
17 min

Is Corcovado a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.

Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Puerto Rico median; a poverty rate of 60.7%.

The weather is best in December to March.

Cost of living in Corcovado

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Corcovado the median home value is $70,500, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Corcovado$70,500
Puerto Rico$131,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Puerto Rico$578
United States$1,413

Corcovado median household income

The median household income in Corcovado is $19,987 and the income per person is $15,125. 60.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Puerto Rico: 40.5%).

Median household income

Corcovado$19,987
Puerto Rico$26,297
United States$80,734

Housing in Corcovado: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
416
Owner-occupied
78.5%
Renter-occupied
21.5%
Vacant
25.2%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1983
Average household size
3.20

Corcovado demographics

Population
995
Median age
56.6
Under 18
20.8%
65 and older
36.8%
Households
311
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White51.9%
Hispanic or Latino94.6%
Black2.9%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Corcovado ›

Education in Corcovado

34.1% of adults 25 and older in Corcovado have a bachelor's degree or higher (Puerto Rico: 29.8%), and 10.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Corcovado34.1%
Puerto Rico29.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Corcovado

Unemployment rate
0%State: 10.7%
Average commute
17 minState: 28 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
81%

Corcovado vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Corcovado995$19,987$70,500—
Carrizales2,887$34,692$216,300$678
Rafael González2,652$17,045$132,400$672
Arecibo40,831$22,968$114,000$505
Hatillo4,074$21,766$127,500$473
Rafael Capó1,369$20,254$113,000—
Del Carmen1,369$40,391$103,600$682
Camuy3,242$21,319$93,000$511
Alianza1,910$29,236$110,400$495

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Living in Corcovado: FAQ

What is the median household income in Corcovado, PR?

The median household income in Corcovado is $19,987, 24% 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 Corcovado?

The median home value in Corcovado is $70,500, compared with $131,500 in Puerto Rico.

Is Corcovado, PR a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Puerto Rico median; a poverty rate of 60.7%.

What is the median age in Corcovado?

The median age in Corcovado is 56.6 years (Puerto Rico: 44.8).

How long is the commute in Corcovado?

The average commute to work in Corcovado is 17 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Corcovado?

The unemployment rate in Corcovado is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Corcovado?

34.1% of adults in Corcovado 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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