Living in El Ojo, Puerto Rico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of El Ojo · Census data 2020–2024
El Ojo has 1,600 residents with a median age of 48.3. The median household income is $22,333 (15% lower than the Puerto Rico median), the median home value is $103,300.
El Ojo at a glance
- Population
- 1,600
- Median age
- 48.3State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $22,333State: $26,297
- Median home value
- $103,300State: $131,500
- Homeowners
- 73.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.9%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is El Ojo a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 0%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Puerto Rico median; a poverty rate of 46.5%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in El Ojo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In El Ojo the median home value is $103,300, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
El Ojo median household income
The median household income in El Ojo is $22,333 and the income per person is $9,936. 46.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Puerto Rico: 40.5%).
Housing in El Ojo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 638
- Owner-occupied
- 73.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.6%
- Vacant
- 15.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.97
El Ojo demographics
- Population
- 1,600
- Median age
- 48.3
- Under 18
- 9.6%
- 65 and older
- 24.5%
- Households
- 538
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 1.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of El Ojo ›
Education in El Ojo
17.9% of adults 25 and older in El Ojo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Puerto Rico: 29.8%), and 1.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in El Ojo
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 10.7%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 90.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.6%
El Ojo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Ojo | 1,600 | $22,333 | $103,300 | — |
| Las Ollas | 956 | $17,599 | $72,400 | — |
| Parcelas Peñuelas | 854 | $15,634 | $81,700 | — |
| Santa Isabel | 5,252 | $15,693 | $98,400 | $327 |
| Jauca | 1,564 | $24,196 | $92,400 | — |
| Playita Cortada | 1,316 | $25,833 | $107,200 | $633 |
| Los Llanos | 1,579 | $35,398 | $86,900 | — |
| Mariano Colón | 1,602 | $16,033 | $73,100 | $581 |
| Las Ochenta | 1,060 | $13,775 | $73,400 | $489 |
More for people moving to El Ojo
El Ojo ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in El Ojo: FAQ
What is the median household income in El Ojo, PR?
The median household income in El Ojo is $22,333, 15% 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 El Ojo?
The median home value in El Ojo is $103,300, compared with $131,500 in Puerto Rico.
Is El Ojo, PR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 0%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Puerto Rico median; a poverty rate of 46.5%.
What is the median age in El Ojo?
The median age in El Ojo is 48.3 years (Puerto Rico: 44.8).
How long is the commute in El Ojo?
The average commute to work in El Ojo is 17 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in El Ojo?
The unemployment rate in El Ojo is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is El Ojo?
17.9% of adults in El Ojo 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.
Last updated: