Living in Hato Arriba, Puerto Rico

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hato Arriba · Census data 2020–2024

Hato Arriba has 756 residents with a median age of 58.1. The median household income is $12,675 (52% lower than the Puerto Rico median), the median home value is $108,500.

Hato Arriba is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Hato Arriba at a glance

Population
756
Median age
58.1State: 44.8
Median household income
$12,675State: $26,297
Median home value
$108,500State: $131,500
Homeowners
85.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
0%

Is Hato Arriba a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 17% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 52% lower than the Puerto Rico median; unemployment of 40.1%; a poverty rate of 79%.

The weather is best in January to April.

Cost of living in Hato Arriba

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hato Arriba the median home value is $108,500, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Hato Arriba$108,500
Puerto Rico$131,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Puerto Rico$578
United States$1,413

Hato Arriba median household income

The median household income in Hato Arriba is $12,675 and the income per person is $5,739. 79% of residents live below the poverty line (Puerto Rico: 40.5%).

Median household income

Hato Arriba$12,675
Puerto Rico$26,297
United States$80,734

Housing in Hato Arriba: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
391
Owner-occupied
85.7%
Renter-occupied
14.3%
Vacant
24.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1982
Average household size
2.57

Hato Arriba demographics

Population
756
Median age
58.1
Under 18
5.6%
65 and older
36.6%
Households
294
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White56%
Hispanic or Latino100%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hato Arriba ›

Education in Hato Arriba

0% of adults 25 and older in Hato Arriba have a bachelor's degree or higher (Puerto Rico: 29.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Hato Arriba0%
Puerto Rico29.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Hato Arriba

Unemployment rate
40.1%State: 10.7%
Average commute
—State: 28 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
73.1%

Hato Arriba vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Hato Arriba756$12,675$108,500—
San Sebastián9,038$21,684$115,900$499
Voladoras777$20,294$151,800—
Los Héroes1,540$40,938$99,600$530
Las Marías855$17,959$77,400$423
Espino1,196$24,507$133,800—
Mora1,567$17,278$97,600$540
Juncal725$16,000$109,100—
Luyando2,241$16,827$91,600$575

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Living in Hato Arriba: FAQ

What is the median household income in Hato Arriba, PR?

The median household income in Hato Arriba is $12,675, 52% 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 Hato Arriba?

The median home value in Hato Arriba is $108,500, compared with $131,500 in Puerto Rico.

Is Hato Arriba, PR a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 17% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 52% lower than the Puerto Rico median; unemployment of 40.1%; a poverty rate of 79%.

What is the median age in Hato Arriba?

The median age in Hato Arriba is 58.1 years (Puerto Rico: 44.8).

What is the unemployment rate in Hato Arriba?

The unemployment rate in Hato Arriba is 40.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Hato Arriba?

0% of adults in Hato Arriba 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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