Living in Marueño, Puerto Rico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marueño · Census data 2020–2024
Marueño has 948 residents with a median age of 47.4. The median household income is $14,020 (47% lower than the Puerto Rico median), the median home value is $66,400, the median rent is $386/month.
Marueño is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Marueño at a glance
- Population
- 948
- Median age
- 47.4State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $14,020State: $26,297
- Median home value
- $66,400State: $131,500
- Median rent
- $386/moState: $578
- Homeowners
- 72.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.9%
Is Marueño a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the Puerto Rico median; a poverty rate of 62.9%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Marueño
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marueño the median home value is $66,400, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $386 per month, which is 29.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Marueño median household income
The median household income in Marueño is $14,020 and the income per person is $9,282. 62.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Puerto Rico: 40.5%).
Housing in Marueño: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 457
- Owner-occupied
- 72.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.2%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.24
Marueño demographics
- Population
- 948
- Median age
- 47.4
- Under 18
- 19.2%
- 65 and older
- 35.2%
- Households
- 423
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 1.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marueño ›
Education in Marueño
18.9% of adults 25 and older in Marueño have a bachelor's degree or higher (Puerto Rico: 29.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marueño
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 10.7%
- Average commute
- —State: 28 min
- Work from home
- 43.2%
- Drive alone
- 56.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.5%
Marueño vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marueño | 948 | $14,020 | $66,400 | $386 |
| Quebrada del Agua | 1,034 | $31,641 | $91,600 | — |
| Tallaboa Alta | 1,858 | $13,402 | $67,900 | $399 |
| La Yuca | 257 | $27,174 | $90,700 | — |
| El Paraiso | 1,500 | $21,701 | $85,500 | — |
| Peñuelas | 5,208 | $29,574 | $98,100 | $576 |
| Ponce | 107,805 | $19,470 | $113,100 | $536 |
| Vayas | 497 | $8,400 | $99,500 | — |
| Tallaboa | 959 | $27,589 | $103,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Marueño, PR?
The median household income in Marueño is $14,020, 47% 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 Marueño?
The median home value in Marueño is $66,400, compared with $131,500 in Puerto Rico.
How much is rent in Marueño?
The median gross rent in Marueño is $386 per month, about 29.9% of household income.
Is Marueño, PR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the Puerto Rico median; a poverty rate of 62.9%.
What is the median age in Marueño?
The median age in Marueño is 47.4 years (Puerto Rico: 44.8).
What is the unemployment rate in Marueño?
The unemployment rate in Marueño is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marueño?
18.9% of adults in Marueño 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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