Living in Los Héroes, Puerto Rico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Los Héroes · Census data 2020–2024
Los Héroes has 1,540 residents with a median age of 30.4. The median household income is $40,938 (56% higher than the Puerto Rico median), the median home value is $99,600, the median rent is $530/month.
Los Héroes at a glance
- Population
- 1,540
- Median age
- 30.4State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $40,938State: $26,297
- Median home value
- $99,600State: $131,500
- Median rent
- $530/moState: $578
- Homeowners
- 40.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.6%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Los Héroes a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 56% higher than the Puerto Rico median; home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 28.6%.
Cons: Unemployment of 11.4%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Los Héroes
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Los Héroes the median home value is $99,600, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $530 per month, which is 20.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Los Héroes median household income
The median household income in Los Héroes is $40,938 and the income per person is $18,081. 28.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Puerto Rico: 40.5%).
Housing in Los Héroes: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 539
- Owner-occupied
- 40.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 59.9%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.86
Los Héroes demographics
- Population
- 1,540
- Median age
- 30.4
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 4.4%
- Households
- 539
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Los Héroes ›
Education in Los Héroes
19.6% of adults 25 and older in Los Héroes have a bachelor's degree or higher (Puerto Rico: 29.8%), and 10.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Los Héroes
- Unemployment rate
- 11.4%State: 10.7%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 17%
- Drive alone
- 73.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Los Héroes vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Héroes | 1,540 | $40,938 | $99,600 | $530 |
| Voladoras | 777 | $20,294 | $151,800 | — |
| Luyando | 2,241 | $16,827 | $91,600 | $575 |
| Cabán | 3,202 | $15,546 | $152,900 | $435 |
| Aguadilla | 11,033 | $13,617 | $110,700 | $336 |
| Aguada | 3,737 | $20,091 | $113,100 | — |
| Rafael Hernández | 1,324 | $22,201 | $148,700 | $593 |
| Hato Arriba | 756 | $12,675 | $108,500 | — |
| Las Marías | 1,688 | $28,105 | $121,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Los Héroes, PR?
The median household income in Los Héroes is $40,938, 56% 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 Los Héroes?
The median home value in Los Héroes is $99,600, compared with $131,500 in Puerto Rico.
How much is rent in Los Héroes?
The median gross rent in Los Héroes is $530 per month, about 20.5% of household income.
Is Los Héroes, PR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 56% higher than the Puerto Rico median; home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 28.6%. Minuses: unemployment of 11.4%.
What is the median age in Los Héroes?
The median age in Los Héroes is 30.4 years (Puerto Rico: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Los Héroes?
The average commute to work in Los Héroes is 19 minutes; 17% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Los Héroes?
The unemployment rate in Los Héroes is 11.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Los Héroes?
19.6% of adults in Los Héroes 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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