Living in La Luisa, Puerto Rico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Luisa · Census data 2020–2024
La Luisa has 2,502 residents with a median age of 49. The median household income is $21,378 (19% lower than the Puerto Rico median), the median home value is $110,500, the median rent is $551/month.
La Luisa at a glance
- Population
- 2,502
- Median age
- 49State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $21,378State: $26,297
- Median home value
- $110,500State: $131,500
- Median rent
- $551/moState: $578
- Homeowners
- 87.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.6%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is La Luisa a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 7.2%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Puerto Rico median; a poverty rate of 41.6%.
The weather is best in January to April.
Cost of living in La Luisa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Luisa the median home value is $110,500, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $551 per month, which is 18.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $871 a month in housing costs.
La Luisa median household income
The median household income in La Luisa is $21,378 and the income per person is $12,813. 41.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Puerto Rico: 40.5%).
Housing in La Luisa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,284
- Owner-occupied
- 87.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.7%
- Vacant
- 17.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.33
La Luisa demographics
- Population
- 2,502
- Median age
- 49
- Under 18
- 17.1%
- 65 and older
- 30.4%
- Households
- 1,064
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Luisa ›
Education in La Luisa
6.6% of adults 25 and older in La Luisa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Puerto Rico: 29.8%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Luisa
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%State: 10.7%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.2%
- Drive alone
- 91.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 64.7%
La Luisa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Luisa | 2,502 | $21,378 | $110,500 | $551 |
| Tierras Nuevas Poniente | 4,029 | $37,175 | $161,800 | $684 |
| Barceloneta | 3,396 | $20,475 | $107,100 | — |
| Manatí | 10,231 | $16,771 | $109,200 | $429 |
| Imbéry | 4,582 | $22,443 | $135,400 | $656 |
| Garrochales | 1,045 | $9,936 | $117,100 | — |
| Coto Norte | 1,528 | $18,000 | $111,700 | $463 |
| Tiburones | 914 | $15,285 | $95,000 | — |
| Búfalo | 797 | $19,821 | $112,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in La Luisa, PR?
The median household income in La Luisa is $21,378, 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 La Luisa?
The median home value in La Luisa is $110,500, compared with $131,500 in Puerto Rico.
How much is rent in La Luisa?
The median gross rent in La Luisa is $551 per month, about 18.8% of household income.
Is La Luisa, PR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 7.2%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Puerto Rico median; a poverty rate of 41.6%.
What is the median age in La Luisa?
The median age in La Luisa is 49 years (Puerto Rico: 44.8).
How long is the commute in La Luisa?
The average commute to work in La Luisa is 27 minutes; 4.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Luisa?
The unemployment rate in La Luisa is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Luisa?
6.6% of adults in La Luisa 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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