Living in Moca, Puerto Rico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Moca · Census data 2020–2024
Moca has 532 residents with a median age of 48.1. The median home value is $99,000, the median rent is $405/month.
Moca is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Moca at a glance
- Population
- 532
- Median age
- 48.1State: 44.8
- Median home value
- $99,000State: $131,500
- Median rent
- $405/moState: $578
- Homeowners
- 25.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.9%
Is Moca a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 25% lower than the state median.
Cons: Unemployment of 53.3%; a poverty rate of 47%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Moca
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Moca the median home value is $99,000, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $405 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Moca: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 451
- Owner-occupied
- 25.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 74.7%
- Vacant
- 33.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 1.77
33.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Moca has many vacation and second homes.
Moca demographics
- Population
- 532
- Median age
- 48.1
- Under 18
- 8.3%
- 65 and older
- 14.5%
- Households
- 300
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 19.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Moca ›
Education in Moca
28.9% of adults 25 and older in Moca have a bachelor's degree or higher (Puerto Rico: 29.8%), and 8.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Moca
- Unemployment rate
- 53.3%State: 10.7%
- Average commute
- —State: 28 min
- Work from home
- 25%
- Drive alone
- 75%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.7%
Moca vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moca | 532 | — | $99,000 | $405 |
| 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 | — |
More for people moving to Moca
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What is the average home price in Moca?
The median home value in Moca is $99,000, compared with $131,500 in Puerto Rico.
How much is rent in Moca?
The median gross rent in Moca is $405 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Moca, PR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 25% lower than the state median. Minuses: unemployment of 53.3%; a poverty rate of 47%.
What is the median age in Moca?
The median age in Moca is 48.1 years (Puerto Rico: 44.8).
What is the unemployment rate in Moca?
The unemployment rate in Moca is 53.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Moca?
28.9% of adults in Moca 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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