Living in H. Rivera Colón, Puerto Rico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of H. Rivera Colón · Census data 2020–2024
H. Rivera Colón has 1,765 residents with a median age of 53.5. The median household income is $16,923 (36% lower than the Puerto Rico median), the median home value is $99,700.
H. Rivera Colón at a glance
- Population
- 1,765
- Median age
- 53.5State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $16,923State: $26,297
- Median home value
- $99,700State: $131,500
- Homeowners
- 76.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.6%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is H. Rivera Colón a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 24% lower than the state median; unemployment of 7.1%.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Puerto Rico median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 55.3%.
The weather is best in January to April.
Cost of living in H. Rivera Colón
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In H. Rivera Colón the median home value is $99,700, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $850 a month in housing costs.
H. Rivera Colón median household income
The median household income in H. Rivera Colón is $16,923 and the income per person is $13,572. 55.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Puerto Rico: 40.5%).
Housing in H. Rivera Colón: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 879
- Owner-occupied
- 76.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.5%
- Vacant
- 11.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.27
H. Rivera Colón demographics
- Population
- 1,765
- Median age
- 53.5
- Under 18
- 10.9%
- 65 and older
- 29.1%
- Households
- 776
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of H. Rivera Colón ›
Education in H. Rivera Colón
13.6% of adults 25 and older in H. Rivera Colón have a bachelor's degree or higher (Puerto Rico: 29.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in H. Rivera Colón
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 10.7%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 78.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 67.5%
H. Rivera Colón vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H. Rivera Colón | 1,765 | $16,923 | $99,700 | — |
| Galateo | 1,819 | $19,185 | $84,900 | — |
| Corozal | 10,237 | $23,520 | $122,600 | $457 |
| Toa Alta | 3,259 | $21,175 | $120,500 | $469 |
| Río Lajas | 1,745 | $14,704 | $88,600 | — |
| Naranjito | 2,638 | $22,500 | $122,300 | $377 |
| Pájaros | 10,132 | $36,064 | $134,100 | $584 |
| San José | 2,123 | $18,986 | $71,700 | $567 |
| Mucarabones | 1,228 | $24,712 | $164,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in H. Rivera Colón, PR?
The median household income in H. Rivera Colón is $16,923, 36% 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 H. Rivera Colón?
The median home value in H. Rivera Colón is $99,700, compared with $131,500 in Puerto Rico.
Is H. Rivera Colón, PR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 24% lower than the state median; unemployment of 7.1%. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Puerto Rico median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 55.3%.
What is the median age in H. Rivera Colón?
The median age in H. Rivera Colón is 53.5 years (Puerto Rico: 44.8).
How long is the commute in H. Rivera Colón?
The average commute to work in H. Rivera Colón is 32 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in H. Rivera Colón?
The unemployment rate in H. Rivera Colón is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is H. Rivera Colón?
13.6% of adults in H. Rivera Colón 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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