Living in Orocovis, Puerto Rico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Orocovis · Census data 2020–2024
Orocovis has 1,299 residents with a median age of 40.5. The median household income is $17,298 (34% lower than the Puerto Rico median), the median home value is $83,900, the median rent is $459/month.
Orocovis is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Orocovis at a glance
- Population
- 1,299
- Median age
- 40.5State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $17,298State: $26,297
- Median home value
- $83,900State: $131,500
- Median rent
- $459/moState: $578
- Homeowners
- 37.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.5%
- Average commute
- 48 min
Is Orocovis a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Puerto Rico median; an average commute of 48 minutes; unemployment of 11.3%; a poverty rate of 50.7%.
The weather is best in February to April and June.
Cost of living in Orocovis
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Orocovis the median home value is $83,900, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $459 per month, which is 22% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $876 a month in housing costs.
Orocovis median household income
The median household income in Orocovis is $17,298 and the income per person is $10,121. 50.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Puerto Rico: 40.5%).
Housing in Orocovis: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 740
- Owner-occupied
- 37.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 62.5%
- Vacant
- 33.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.62
33.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Orocovis has many vacation and second homes.
Orocovis demographics
- Population
- 1,299
- Median age
- 40.5
- Under 18
- 17%
- 65 and older
- 14.9%
- Households
- 493
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 1.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Orocovis ›
Education in Orocovis
15.5% of adults 25 and older in Orocovis have a bachelor's degree or higher (Puerto Rico: 29.8%), and 7.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Orocovis
- Unemployment rate
- 11.3%State: 10.7%
- Average commute
- 48 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Drive alone
- 59%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 14.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.8%
Orocovis vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orocovis | 1,299 | $17,298 | $83,900 | $459 |
| Barranquitas | 2,981 | $15,066 | $102,200 | $408 |
| Morovis | 1,722 | $14,177 | $139,200 | $382 |
| Jaguas | 2,257 | $21,912 | $95,200 | $695 |
| Fránquez | 1,541 | $25,212 | $95,300 | $675 |
| Villalba | 3,279 | $20,882 | $107,400 | — |
| Ciales | 2,510 | $23,682 | $106,700 | $415 |
| Barahona | 2,398 | $19,583 | $92,300 | $561 |
| Corozal | 10,237 | $23,520 | $122,600 | $457 |
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What is the median household income in Orocovis, PR?
The median household income in Orocovis is $17,298, 34% 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 Orocovis?
The median home value in Orocovis is $83,900, compared with $131,500 in Puerto Rico.
How much is rent in Orocovis?
The median gross rent in Orocovis is $459 per month, about 22% of household income.
Is Orocovis, PR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Puerto Rico median; an average commute of 48 minutes; unemployment of 11.3%; a poverty rate of 50.7%.
What is the median age in Orocovis?
The median age in Orocovis is 40.5 years (Puerto Rico: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Orocovis?
The average commute to work in Orocovis is 48 minutes; 8.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Orocovis?
The unemployment rate in Orocovis is 11.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Orocovis?
15.5% of adults in Orocovis 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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