Living in Fuig, Puerto Rico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fuig · Census data 2020–2024
Fuig has 644 residents with a median age of 51. The median household income is $13,333 (49% lower than the Puerto Rico median), the median home value is $92,200, the median rent is $388/month.
Fuig is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fuig at a glance
- Population
- 644
- Median age
- 51State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $13,333State: $26,297
- Median home value
- $92,200State: $131,500
- Median rent
- $388/moState: $578
- Homeowners
- 74.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.4%
Is Fuig a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.2%.
Cons: Median household income 49% lower than the Puerto Rico median; a poverty rate of 66.5%.
The weather is best in January to April.
Cost of living in Fuig
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fuig the median home value is $92,200, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $388 per month, which is 24.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Fuig median household income
The median household income in Fuig is $13,333 and the income per person is $9,888. 66.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Puerto Rico: 40.5%).
Housing in Fuig: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 486
- Owner-occupied
- 74.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.5%
- Vacant
- 32.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 1.94
32.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Fuig has many vacation and second homes.
Fuig demographics
- Population
- 644
- Median age
- 51
- Under 18
- 11.8%
- 65 and older
- 37.4%
- Households
- 326
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fuig ›
Education in Fuig
8.4% of adults 25 and older in Fuig have a bachelor's degree or higher (Puerto Rico: 29.8%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fuig
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 10.7%
- Average commute
- —State: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 96.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 55.5%
Fuig vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuig | 644 | $13,333 | $92,200 | $388 |
| El Tumbao | 1,496 | $19,144 | $90,600 | $394 |
| Guánica | 5,136 | $15,244 | $82,200 | $298 |
| María Antonia | 1,090 | $27,911 | $89,900 | — |
| Lluveras | 1,553 | $18,232 | $85,500 | — |
| Palomas | 1,207 | $15,264 | $85,600 | — |
| Liborio Negrón Torres | 1,660 | $29,211 | $85,100 | — |
| Yauco | 14,630 | $25,188 | $110,500 | $558 |
| Indios | 1,315 | $25,625 | $92,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Fuig, PR?
The median household income in Fuig is $13,333, 49% 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 Fuig?
The median home value in Fuig is $92,200, compared with $131,500 in Puerto Rico.
How much is rent in Fuig?
The median gross rent in Fuig is $388 per month, about 24.9% of household income.
Is Fuig, PR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.2%. Minuses: median household income 49% lower than the Puerto Rico median; a poverty rate of 66.5%.
What is the median age in Fuig?
The median age in Fuig is 51 years (Puerto Rico: 44.8).
What is the unemployment rate in Fuig?
The unemployment rate in Fuig is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fuig?
8.4% of adults in Fuig 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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