Living in Potala Pastillo, Puerto Rico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Potala Pastillo · Census data 2020–2024
Potala Pastillo has 2,606 residents with a median age of 49.9. The median household income is $17,346 (34% lower than the Puerto Rico median), the median home value is $81,200.
Potala Pastillo at a glance
- Population
- 2,606
- Median age
- 49.9State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $17,346State: $26,297
- Median home value
- $81,200State: $131,500
- Homeowners
- 78.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.4%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Potala Pastillo a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Puerto Rico median; unemployment of 18.1%; a poverty rate of 63.8%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Potala Pastillo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Potala Pastillo the median home value is $81,200, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $715 a month in housing costs.
Potala Pastillo median household income
The median household income in Potala Pastillo is $17,346 and the income per person is $9,961. 63.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Puerto Rico: 40.5%).
Housing in Potala Pastillo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,269
- Owner-occupied
- 78.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.7%
- Vacant
- 22.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.66
Potala Pastillo demographics
- Population
- 2,606
- Median age
- 49.9
- Under 18
- 14.7%
- 65 and older
- 25.1%
- Households
- 980
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 1.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Potala Pastillo ›
Education in Potala Pastillo
19.4% of adults 25 and older in Potala Pastillo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Puerto Rico: 29.8%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Potala Pastillo
- Unemployment rate
- 18.1%State: 10.7%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.1%
- Drive alone
- 89.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
Potala Pastillo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potala Pastillo | 2,606 | $17,346 | $81,200 | — |
| Capitanejo | 3,215 | $24,674 | $92,400 | — |
| Piedra Aguza | 3,003 | $35,174 | $103,200 | — |
| Aguilita | 3,637 | $19,950 | $103,500 | $492 |
| Río Cañas Abajo | 781 | $12,875 | $86,700 | — |
| Playita Cortada | 1,316 | $25,833 | $107,200 | $633 |
| Juana Díaz | 8,071 | $21,222 | $114,800 | $435 |
| Luis Lloréns Torres | 3,051 | $29,296 | $84,100 | $596 |
| Las Ollas | 956 | $17,599 | $72,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Potala Pastillo, PR?
The median household income in Potala Pastillo is $17,346, 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 Potala Pastillo?
The median home value in Potala Pastillo is $81,200, compared with $131,500 in Puerto Rico.
Is Potala Pastillo, PR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Puerto Rico median; unemployment of 18.1%; a poverty rate of 63.8%.
What is the median age in Potala Pastillo?
The median age in Potala Pastillo is 49.9 years (Puerto Rico: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Potala Pastillo?
The average commute to work in Potala Pastillo is 26 minutes; 3.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Potala Pastillo?
The unemployment rate in Potala Pastillo is 18.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Potala Pastillo?
19.4% of adults in Potala Pastillo 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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