Living in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Guaynabo · Census data 2020–2024
Guaynabo has 70,599 residents with a median age of 45.9. The median household income is $57,272 (118% higher than the Puerto Rico median), the median home value is $246,200, the median rent is $1,004/month.
Guaynabo at a glance
- Population
- 70,599
- Median age
- 45.9State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $57,272State: $26,297
- Median home value
- $246,200State: $131,500
- Median rent
- $1,004/moState: $578
- Homeowners
- 72.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 57.2%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Guaynabo a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 118% higher than the Puerto Rico median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 21.3%.
Cons: Home values 87% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Guaynabo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Guaynabo the median home value is $246,200, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,004 per month, which is 27.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,567 a month in housing costs.
Guaynabo median household income
The median household income in Guaynabo is $57,272 and the income per person is $38,412. 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Puerto Rico: 40.5%).
Housing in Guaynabo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 33,682
- Owner-occupied
- 72.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.8%
- Vacant
- 14.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.39
Guaynabo demographics
- Population
- 70,599
- Median age
- 45.9
- Under 18
- 14.7%
- 65 and older
- 24.8%
- Households
- 28,906
- Foreign-born
- 7.9%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Guaynabo ›
Education in Guaynabo
57.2% of adults 25 and older in Guaynabo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Puerto Rico: 29.8%), and 24.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Guaynabo
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 10.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10.8%
- Drive alone
- 77.3%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.4%
Guaynabo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guaynabo | 70,599 | $57,272 | $246,200 | $1,004 |
| Bayamón | 166,923 | $31,750 | $149,900 | $706 |
| San Juan | 317,995 | $28,562 | $173,200 | $612 |
| Cataño | 22,467 | $25,508 | $144,500 | $564 |
| Sabana Seca | 8,059 | $25,083 | $124,000 | $580 |
| Caño Martin Peña | 11,618 | $19,149 | $105,400 | $578 |
| Villa de Sabana | 448 | $13,939 | — | $284 |
| Las Gaviotas | 476 | $54,375 | $192,000 | — |
| Mansión del Mar | 25,510 | $38,823 | $160,200 | $721 |
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What is the median household income in Guaynabo, PR?
The median household income in Guaynabo is $57,272, 118% higher 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 Guaynabo?
The median home value in Guaynabo is $246,200, compared with $131,500 in Puerto Rico.
How much is rent in Guaynabo?
The median gross rent in Guaynabo is $1,004 per month, about 27.6% of household income.
Is Guaynabo, PR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 118% higher than the Puerto Rico median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 21.3%. Minuses: home values 87% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Guaynabo?
The median age in Guaynabo is 45.9 years (Puerto Rico: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Guaynabo?
The average commute to work in Guaynabo is 24 minutes; 10.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Guaynabo?
The unemployment rate in Guaynabo is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Guaynabo?
57.2% of adults in Guaynabo 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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