Living in Hato Viejo, Puerto Rico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hato Viejo · Census data 2020–2024
Hato Viejo has 1,062 residents with a median age of 33.9. The median household income is $31,515 (20% higher than the Puerto Rico median), the median home value is $96,600, the median rent is $606/month.
Hato Viejo is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hato Viejo at a glance
- Population
- 1,062
- Median age
- 33.9State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $31,515State: $26,297
- Median home value
- $96,600State: $131,500
- Median rent
- $606/moState: $578
- Homeowners
- 80.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.8%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Hato Viejo a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the Puerto Rico median; home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 9.4%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 46.4%.
The weather is best in January to April.
Cost of living in Hato Viejo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hato Viejo the median home value is $96,600, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $606 per month, which is 19.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Hato Viejo median household income
The median household income in Hato Viejo is $31,515 and the income per person is $11,107. 46.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Puerto Rico: 40.5%).
Housing in Hato Viejo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 471
- Owner-occupied
- 80.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.9%
- Vacant
- 18.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.72
Hato Viejo demographics
- Population
- 1,062
- Median age
- 33.9
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 382
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hato Viejo ›
Education in Hato Viejo
20.8% of adults 25 and older in Hato Viejo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Puerto Rico: 29.8%), and 9.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hato Viejo
- Unemployment rate
- 9.4%State: 10.7%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Drive alone
- 91%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.8%
Hato Viejo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hato Viejo | 1,062 | $31,515 | $96,600 | $606 |
| Ciales | 2,510 | $23,682 | $106,700 | $415 |
| Barahona | 2,398 | $19,583 | $92,300 | $561 |
| Jaguas | 2,257 | $21,912 | $95,200 | $695 |
| Fránquez | 1,541 | $25,212 | $95,300 | $675 |
| Manatí | 10,231 | $16,771 | $109,200 | $429 |
| Pajonal | 468 | $9,597 | $93,900 | — |
| Florida | 3,498 | $18,762 | $105,100 | $716 |
| Morovis | 1,722 | $14,177 | $139,200 | $382 |
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What is the median household income in Hato Viejo, PR?
The median household income in Hato Viejo is $31,515, 20% 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 Hato Viejo?
The median home value in Hato Viejo is $96,600, compared with $131,500 in Puerto Rico.
How much is rent in Hato Viejo?
The median gross rent in Hato Viejo is $606 per month, about 19.5% of household income.
Is Hato Viejo, PR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the Puerto Rico median; home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 9.4%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 46.4%.
What is the median age in Hato Viejo?
The median age in Hato Viejo is 33.9 years (Puerto Rico: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Hato Viejo?
The average commute to work in Hato Viejo is 23 minutes; 4.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hato Viejo?
The unemployment rate in Hato Viejo is 9.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hato Viejo?
20.8% of adults in Hato Viejo 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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