Living in Morovis, Puerto Rico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Morovis · Census data 2020–2024
Morovis has 1,722 residents with a median age of 50.5. The median household income is $14,177 (46% lower than the Puerto Rico median), the median home value is $139,200, the median rent is $382/month.
Morovis at a glance
- Population
- 1,722
- Median age
- 50.5State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $14,177State: $26,297
- Median home value
- $139,200State: $131,500
- Median rent
- $382/moState: $578
- Homeowners
- 43.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.4%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Morovis a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the Puerto Rico median; home values 6% higher than the state median; unemployment of 22.7%; a poverty rate of 56.6%.
The weather is best in January to April.
Cost of living in Morovis
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Morovis the median home value is $139,200, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $382 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $792 a month in housing costs.
Morovis median household income
The median household income in Morovis is $14,177 and the income per person is $11,179. 56.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Puerto Rico: 40.5%).
Housing in Morovis: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 953
- Owner-occupied
- 43.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 56.5%
- Vacant
- 16.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.15
Morovis demographics
- Population
- 1,722
- Median age
- 50.5
- Under 18
- 11.7%
- 65 and older
- 28%
- Households
- 800
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Morovis ›
Education in Morovis
9.4% of adults 25 and older in Morovis have a bachelor's degree or higher (Puerto Rico: 29.8%), and 2.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Morovis
- Unemployment rate
- 22.7%State: 10.7%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 1.6%
- Drive alone
- 78.9%
- Public transit
- 3.3%
- Walk to work
- 10.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 70.6%
Morovis vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morovis | 1,722 | $14,177 | $139,200 | $382 |
| Fránquez | 1,541 | $25,212 | $95,300 | $675 |
| Barahona | 2,398 | $19,583 | $92,300 | $561 |
| Ciales | 2,510 | $23,682 | $106,700 | $415 |
| Miranda | 961 | $19,200 | $73,700 | — |
| Jaguas | 2,257 | $21,912 | $95,200 | $695 |
| Hato Viejo | 1,062 | $31,515 | $96,600 | $606 |
| Corozal | 10,237 | $23,520 | $122,600 | $457 |
| Orocovis | 1,299 | $17,298 | $83,900 | $459 |
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What is the median household income in Morovis, PR?
The median household income in Morovis is $14,177, 46% 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 Morovis?
The median home value in Morovis is $139,200, compared with $131,500 in Puerto Rico.
How much is rent in Morovis?
The median gross rent in Morovis is $382 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Morovis, PR a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the Puerto Rico median; home values 6% higher than the state median; unemployment of 22.7%; a poverty rate of 56.6%.
What is the median age in Morovis?
The median age in Morovis is 50.5 years (Puerto Rico: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Morovis?
The average commute to work in Morovis is 23 minutes; 1.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Morovis?
The unemployment rate in Morovis is 22.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Morovis?
9.4% of adults in Morovis 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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