Living in Pájaros, Puerto Rico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pájaros · Census data 2020–2024
Pájaros has 10,132 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $36,064 (37% higher than the Puerto Rico median), the median home value is $134,100, the median rent is $584/month.
Pájaros at a glance
- Population
- 10,132
- Median age
- 40.1State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $36,064State: $26,297
- Median home value
- $134,100State: $131,500
- Median rent
- $584/moState: $578
- Homeowners
- 77%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.6%
- Average commute
- 42 min
Is Pájaros a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 37% higher than the Puerto Rico median; unemployment of 8.1%; a poverty rate of 37.7%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 42 minutes.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Pájaros
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pájaros the median home value is $134,100, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $584 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,094 a month in housing costs.
Pájaros median household income
The median household income in Pájaros is $36,064 and the income per person is $18,690. 37.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Puerto Rico: 40.5%).
Housing in Pájaros: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,914
- Owner-occupied
- 77%
- Renter-occupied
- 23%
- Vacant
- 9.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.86
Pájaros demographics
- Population
- 10,132
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 12.4%
- Households
- 3,537
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 1.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pájaros ›
Education in Pájaros
29.6% of adults 25 and older in Pájaros have a bachelor's degree or higher (Puerto Rico: 29.8%), and 8.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pájaros
- Unemployment rate
- 8.1%State: 10.7%
- Average commute
- 42 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3%
- Drive alone
- 91.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 82%
Pájaros vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pájaros | 10,132 | $36,064 | $134,100 | $584 |
| Mucarabones | 1,228 | $24,712 | $164,400 | — |
| Galateo | 1,819 | $19,185 | $84,900 | — |
| Toa Alta | 3,259 | $21,175 | $120,500 | $469 |
| Candelaria | 14,868 | $41,734 | $152,500 | $848 |
| San José | 2,123 | $18,986 | $71,700 | $567 |
| Río Lajas | 1,745 | $14,704 | $88,600 | — |
| Bayamón | 166,923 | $31,750 | $149,900 | $706 |
| Candelaria Arenas | 3,560 | $23,240 | $102,100 | $531 |
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What is the median household income in Pájaros, PR?
The median household income in Pájaros is $36,064, 37% higher 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 Pájaros?
The median home value in Pájaros is $134,100, compared with $131,500 in Puerto Rico.
How much is rent in Pájaros?
The median gross rent in Pájaros is $584 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Pájaros, PR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 37% higher than the Puerto Rico median; unemployment of 8.1%; a poverty rate of 37.7%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 42 minutes.
What is the median age in Pájaros?
The median age in Pájaros is 40.1 years (Puerto Rico: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Pájaros?
The average commute to work in Pájaros is 42 minutes; 3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pájaros?
The unemployment rate in Pájaros is 8.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pájaros?
29.6% of adults in Pájaros 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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