Living in Guánica, Puerto Rico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Guánica · Census data 2020–2024
Guánica has 5,136 residents with a median age of 46.4. The median household income is $15,244 (42% lower than the Puerto Rico median), the median home value is $82,200, the median rent is $298/month.
Guánica at a glance
- Population
- 5,136
- Median age
- 46.4State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $15,244State: $26,297
- Median home value
- $82,200State: $131,500
- Median rent
- $298/moState: $578
- Homeowners
- 63.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.9%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Guánica a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Puerto Rico median; unemployment of 27.9%; a poverty rate of 66.1%.
The weather is best in January to April.
Cost of living in Guánica
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Guánica the median home value is $82,200, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $298 per month, which is 32.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $639 a month in housing costs.
Guánica median household income
The median household income in Guánica is $15,244 and the income per person is $10,554. 66.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Puerto Rico: 40.5%).
Housing in Guánica: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,757
- Owner-occupied
- 63.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.6%
- Vacant
- 36.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.14
36.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Guánica has many vacation and second homes.
Guánica demographics
- Population
- 5,136
- Median age
- 46.4
- Under 18
- 18.6%
- 65 and older
- 30.4%
- Households
- 2,400
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 1.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Guánica ›
Education in Guánica
12.9% of adults 25 and older in Guánica have a bachelor's degree or higher (Puerto Rico: 29.8%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Guánica
- Unemployment rate
- 27.9%State: 10.7%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Drive alone
- 89.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 56.2%
Guánica vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guánica | 5,136 | $15,244 | $82,200 | $298 |
| Fuig | 644 | $13,333 | $92,200 | $388 |
| María Antonia | 1,090 | $27,911 | $89,900 | — |
| El Tumbao | 1,496 | $19,144 | $90,600 | $394 |
| Palomas | 1,207 | $15,264 | $85,600 | — |
| Lluveras | 1,553 | $18,232 | $85,500 | — |
| 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 Guánica, PR?
The median household income in Guánica is $15,244, 42% 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 Guánica?
The median home value in Guánica is $82,200, compared with $131,500 in Puerto Rico.
How much is rent in Guánica?
The median gross rent in Guánica is $298 per month, about 32.7% of household income.
Is Guánica, PR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Puerto Rico median; unemployment of 27.9%; a poverty rate of 66.1%.
What is the median age in Guánica?
The median age in Guánica is 46.4 years (Puerto Rico: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Guánica?
The average commute to work in Guánica is 21 minutes; 4.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Guánica?
The unemployment rate in Guánica is 27.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Guánica?
12.9% of adults in Guánica 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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