Living in Martorell, Puerto Rico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Martorell · Census data 2020–2024
Martorell has 2,224 residents with a median age of 50. The median household income is $22,902 (13% lower than the Puerto Rico median), the median home value is $72,400, the median rent is $479/month.
Martorell at a glance
- Population
- 2,224
- Median age
- 50State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $22,902State: $26,297
- Median home value
- $72,400State: $131,500
- Median rent
- $479/moState: $578
- Homeowners
- 61.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.9%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Martorell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 7.4%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Puerto Rico median; a poverty rate of 59%.
The weather is best in January to April.
Cost of living in Martorell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Martorell the median home value is $72,400, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $479 per month, which is 37.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $586 a month in housing costs.
Martorell median household income
The median household income in Martorell is $22,902 and the income per person is $11,967. 59% of residents live below the poverty line (Puerto Rico: 40.5%).
Housing in Martorell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,033
- Owner-occupied
- 61.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.7%
- Vacant
- 11.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.43
Martorell demographics
- Population
- 2,224
- Median age
- 50
- Under 18
- 12.8%
- 65 and older
- 22.2%
- Households
- 915
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 1.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Martorell ›
Education in Martorell
12.9% of adults 25 and older in Martorell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Puerto Rico: 29.8%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Martorell
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 10.7%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 90.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 62.4%
Martorell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martorell | 2,224 | $22,902 | $72,400 | $479 |
| Rosa Sánchez | 1,058 | $18,056 | $116,200 | $469 |
| Yabucoa | 5,557 | $20,000 | $98,200 | $416 |
| Playita | 1,230 | $21,679 | $89,100 | — |
| Comunas | 3,423 | $33,388 | $108,400 | $818 |
| El Negro | 1,126 | $27,364 | $96,700 | $923 |
| Candelero Arriba | 758 | $21,701 | $135,300 | — |
| Maunabo | 1,488 | $14,817 | $102,300 | $463 |
| Emajagua | 2,784 | $35,360 | $105,300 | $574 |
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What is the median household income in Martorell, PR?
The median household income in Martorell is $22,902, 13% 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 Martorell?
The median home value in Martorell is $72,400, compared with $131,500 in Puerto Rico.
How much is rent in Martorell?
The median gross rent in Martorell is $479 per month, about 37.1% of household income.
Is Martorell, PR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 7.4%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Puerto Rico median; a poverty rate of 59%.
What is the median age in Martorell?
The median age in Martorell is 50 years (Puerto Rico: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Martorell?
The average commute to work in Martorell is 18 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Martorell?
The unemployment rate in Martorell is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Martorell?
12.9% of adults in Martorell 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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