Living in Juncal, Puerto Rico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Juncal · Census data 2020–2024
Juncal has 725 residents with a median age of 31.9. The median household income is $16,000 (39% lower than the Puerto Rico median), the median home value is $109,100.
Juncal is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Juncal at a glance
- Population
- 725
- Median age
- 31.9State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $16,000State: $26,297
- Median home value
- $109,100State: $131,500
- Homeowners
- 83.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Juncal a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Puerto Rico median; a poverty rate of 73.4%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Juncal
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Juncal the median home value is $109,100, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Juncal median household income
The median household income in Juncal is $16,000 and the income per person is $8,175. 73.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Puerto Rico: 40.5%).
Housing in Juncal: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 471
- Owner-occupied
- 83.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.2%
- Vacant
- 35.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.33
35.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Juncal has many vacation and second homes.
Juncal demographics
- Population
- 725
- Median age
- 31.9
- Under 18
- 31.6%
- 65 and older
- 31.6%
- Households
- 302
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Juncal ›
Education in Juncal
17% of adults 25 and older in Juncal have a bachelor's degree or higher (Puerto Rico: 29.8%), and 1.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Juncal
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 10.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 62.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 11.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 69.2%
Juncal vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juncal | 725 | $16,000 | $109,100 | — |
| Lares | 5,286 | $19,294 | $104,100 | $480 |
| San Sebastián | 9,038 | $21,684 | $115,900 | $499 |
| Las Marías | 855 | $17,959 | $77,400 | $423 |
| Quebrada | 571 | $21,724 | $154,200 | — |
| Hato Arriba | 756 | $12,675 | $108,500 | — |
| San Antonio | 2,249 | $30,259 | $118,900 | $665 |
| Piedra Gorda | 2,166 | $22,169 | $113,500 | — |
| Maricao | 826 | $23,125 | $150,000 | $371 |
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What is the median household income in Juncal, PR?
The median household income in Juncal is $16,000, 39% 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 Juncal?
The median home value in Juncal is $109,100, compared with $131,500 in Puerto Rico.
Is Juncal, PR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Puerto Rico median; a poverty rate of 73.4%.
What is the median age in Juncal?
The median age in Juncal is 31.9 years (Puerto Rico: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Juncal?
The average commute to work in Juncal is 24 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Juncal?
The unemployment rate in Juncal is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Juncal?
17% of adults in Juncal 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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