Living in Daguao, Puerto Rico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Daguao · Census data 2020–2024
Daguao has 959 residents with a median age of 33.7. The median household income is $26,167 (about the same as the Puerto Rico median), the median home value is $104,400.
Daguao is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Daguao at a glance
- Population
- 959
- Median age
- 33.7State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $26,167State: $26,297
- Median home value
- $104,400State: $131,500
- Homeowners
- 48.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.5%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Daguao a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 38.8%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Puerto Rico median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 11.4%.
The weather is best in January to April.
Cost of living in Daguao
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Daguao the median home value is $104,400, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $680 a month in housing costs.
Daguao median household income
The median household income in Daguao is $26,167 and the income per person is $16,284. 38.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Puerto Rico: 40.5%).
Housing in Daguao: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 716
- Owner-occupied
- 48.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.3%
- Vacant
- 36.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.12
36.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Daguao has many vacation and second homes.
Daguao demographics
- Population
- 959
- Median age
- 33.7
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 2.4%
- Households
- 452
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Daguao ›
Education in Daguao
28.5% of adults 25 and older in Daguao have a bachelor's degree or higher (Puerto Rico: 29.8%), and 8.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Daguao
- Unemployment rate
- 11.4%State: 10.7%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 68.1%
- Public transit
- 11.9%
- Walk to work
- 12.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Daguao vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daguao | 959 | $26,167 | $104,400 | — |
| Aguas Claras | 2,120 | $24,238 | $106,700 | — |
| Santa María | 1,059 | $21,923 | $121,800 | $422 |
| Ceiba | 4,942 | $25,270 | $114,800 | $584 |
| Naguabo | 4,141 | $24,470 | $101,700 | $473 |
| Duque | 913 | $21,056 | — | — |
| Luis M. Cintrón | 2,086 | $20,708 | $82,500 | $437 |
| Punta Santiago | 3,716 | $26,585 | $98,200 | $666 |
| Río Blanco | 2,121 | $40,551 | $96,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Daguao, PR?
The median household income in Daguao is $26,167, about the same as 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 Daguao?
The median home value in Daguao is $104,400, compared with $131,500 in Puerto Rico.
Is Daguao, PR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 38.8%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Puerto Rico median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 11.4%.
What is the median age in Daguao?
The median age in Daguao is 33.7 years (Puerto Rico: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Daguao?
The average commute to work in Daguao is 31 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Daguao?
The unemployment rate in Daguao is 11.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Daguao?
28.5% of adults in Daguao 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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