Living in Las Gaviotas, Puerto Rico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Las Gaviotas · Census data 2020–2024
Las Gaviotas has 476 residents with a median age of 39.7. The median household income is $54,375 (107% higher than the Puerto Rico median), the median home value is $192,000.
Las Gaviotas is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Las Gaviotas at a glance
- Population
- 476
- Median age
- 39.7State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $54,375State: $26,297
- Median home value
- $192,000State: $131,500
- Homeowners
- 91.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.2%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Las Gaviotas a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 107% higher than the Puerto Rico median; a poverty rate of 9.9%.
Cons: Home values 46% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 11%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Las Gaviotas
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Las Gaviotas the median home value is $192,000, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,094 a month in housing costs.
Las Gaviotas median household income
The median household income in Las Gaviotas is $54,375 and the income per person is $34,764. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Puerto Rico: 40.5%).
Housing in Las Gaviotas: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 229
- Owner-occupied
- 91.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.4%
- Vacant
- 6.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.21
Las Gaviotas demographics
- Population
- 476
- Median age
- 39.7
- Under 18
- 6.7%
- 65 and older
- 7.8%
- Households
- 215
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Las Gaviotas ›
Education in Las Gaviotas
48.2% of adults 25 and older in Las Gaviotas have a bachelor's degree or higher (Puerto Rico: 29.8%), and 17.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Las Gaviotas
- Unemployment rate
- 11%State: 10.7%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 88%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Las Gaviotas vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Gaviotas | 476 | $54,375 | $192,000 | — |
| Villa de Sabana | 448 | $13,939 | — | $284 |
| Mansión del Sol | 408 | $87,944 | $267,400 | — |
| El Veintiséis | 162 | $9,764 | — | — |
| Sabana Seca | 8,059 | $25,083 | $124,000 | $580 |
| Mansión del Mar | 25,510 | $38,823 | $160,200 | $721 |
| Campanillas | 645 | $19,735 | $126,700 | — |
| Pabellones | 707 | $41,071 | $141,700 | — |
| Ingenio | 2,784 | $23,949 | $105,300 | $679 |
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What is the median household income in Las Gaviotas, PR?
The median household income in Las Gaviotas is $54,375, 107% 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 Las Gaviotas?
The median home value in Las Gaviotas is $192,000, compared with $131,500 in Puerto Rico.
Is Las Gaviotas, PR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 107% higher than the Puerto Rico median; a poverty rate of 9.9%. Minuses: home values 46% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 11%.
What is the median age in Las Gaviotas?
The median age in Las Gaviotas is 39.7 years (Puerto Rico: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Las Gaviotas?
The average commute to work in Las Gaviotas is 36 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Las Gaviotas?
The unemployment rate in Las Gaviotas is 11% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Las Gaviotas?
48.2% of adults in Las Gaviotas 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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