Living in Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Juana Díaz · Census data 2020–2024
Juana Díaz has 8,071 residents with a median age of 47.5. The median household income is $21,222 (19% lower than the Puerto Rico median), the median home value is $114,800, the median rent is $435/month.
Juana Díaz at a glance
- Population
- 8,071
- Median age
- 47.5State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $21,222State: $26,297
- Median home value
- $114,800State: $131,500
- Median rent
- $435/moState: $578
- Homeowners
- 57.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Juana Díaz a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Puerto Rico median; unemployment of 29%; a poverty rate of 49.2%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Juana Díaz
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Juana Díaz the median home value is $114,800, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $435 per month, which is 31.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $778 a month in housing costs.
Juana Díaz median household income
The median household income in Juana Díaz is $21,222 and the income per person is $11,993. 49.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Puerto Rico: 40.5%).
Housing in Juana Díaz: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,821
- Owner-occupied
- 57.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.3%
- Vacant
- 12.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.39
Juana Díaz demographics
- Population
- 8,071
- Median age
- 47.5
- Under 18
- 14.2%
- 65 and older
- 31.3%
- Households
- 3,340
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 1.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Juana Díaz ›
Education in Juana Díaz
28.6% of adults 25 and older in Juana Díaz have a bachelor's degree or higher (Puerto Rico: 29.8%), and 6.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Juana Díaz
- Unemployment rate
- 29%State: 10.7%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Drive alone
- 86.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.8%
Juana Díaz vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juana Díaz | 8,071 | $21,222 | $114,800 | $435 |
| Piedra Aguza | 3,003 | $35,174 | $103,200 | — |
| Luis Lloréns Torres | 3,051 | $29,296 | $84,100 | $596 |
| Guayabal | 1,943 | $19,211 | $79,900 | — |
| Aguilita | 3,637 | $19,950 | $103,500 | $492 |
| Río Cañas Abajo | 781 | $12,875 | $86,700 | — |
| Coto Laurel | 2,698 | $16,869 | $83,600 | — |
| Capitanejo | 3,215 | $24,674 | $92,400 | — |
| Potala Pastillo | 2,606 | $17,346 | $81,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Juana Díaz, PR?
The median household income in Juana Díaz is $21,222, 19% 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 Juana Díaz?
The median home value in Juana Díaz is $114,800, compared with $131,500 in Puerto Rico.
How much is rent in Juana Díaz?
The median gross rent in Juana Díaz is $435 per month, about 31.7% of household income.
Is Juana Díaz, PR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Puerto Rico median; unemployment of 29%; a poverty rate of 49.2%.
What is the median age in Juana Díaz?
The median age in Juana Díaz is 47.5 years (Puerto Rico: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Juana Díaz?
The average commute to work in Juana Díaz is 28 minutes; 6.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Juana Díaz?
The unemployment rate in Juana Díaz is 29% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Juana Díaz?
28.6% of adults in Juana Díaz 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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