Living in La Fermina, Puerto Rico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Fermina · Census data 2020–2024
La Fermina has 2,059 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $17,426 (34% lower than the Puerto Rico median), the median home value is $112,200, the median rent is $705/month.
La Fermina at a glance
- Population
- 2,059
- Median age
- 38.9State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $17,426State: $26,297
- Median home value
- $112,200State: $131,500
- Median rent
- $705/moState: $578
- Homeowners
- 70.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.3%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is La Fermina a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 15% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Puerto Rico median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 15.9%; a poverty rate of 58.8%.
The weather is best in January to April.
Cost of living in La Fermina
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Fermina the median home value is $112,200, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $705 per month, which is 43.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $905 a month in housing costs.
La Fermina median household income
The median household income in La Fermina is $17,426 and the income per person is $10,338. 58.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Puerto Rico: 40.5%).
Housing in La Fermina: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,007
- Owner-occupied
- 70.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.9%
- Vacant
- 27.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.79
La Fermina demographics
- Population
- 2,059
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 11%
- 65 and older
- 21.6%
- Households
- 730
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Fermina ›
Education in La Fermina
22.3% of adults 25 and older in La Fermina have a bachelor's degree or higher (Puerto Rico: 29.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Fermina
- Unemployment rate
- 15.9%State: 10.7%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 93.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.5%
La Fermina vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Fermina | 2,059 | $17,426 | $112,200 | $705 |
| Las Piedras | 5,198 | $15,784 | $119,800 | $399 |
| Boquerón | 1,676 | $34,000 | $106,200 | — |
| Humacao | 15,787 | $22,172 | $117,500 | $478 |
| Antón Ruíz | 1,168 | $26,000 | $151,400 | — |
| Peña Pobre | 1,009 | $16,382 | $96,100 | — |
| Pueblito del Río | 1,243 | $21,755 | $102,100 | — |
| El Mangó | 1,388 | $34,762 | $98,600 | — |
| Bajandas | 1,017 | $25,280 | $95,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in La Fermina, PR?
The median household income in La Fermina is $17,426, 34% 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 La Fermina?
The median home value in La Fermina is $112,200, compared with $131,500 in Puerto Rico.
How much is rent in La Fermina?
The median gross rent in La Fermina is $705 per month, about 43.9% of household income.
Is La Fermina, PR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 15% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Puerto Rico median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 15.9%; a poverty rate of 58.8%.
What is the median age in La Fermina?
The median age in La Fermina is 38.9 years (Puerto Rico: 44.8).
How long is the commute in La Fermina?
The average commute to work in La Fermina is 29 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Fermina?
The unemployment rate in La Fermina is 15.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Fermina?
22.3% of adults in La Fermina 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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