Living in Rafael Capó, Puerto Rico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rafael Capó · Census data 2020–2024
Rafael Capó has 1,369 residents with a median age of 57.7. The median household income is $20,254 (23% lower than the Puerto Rico median), the median home value is $113,000.
Rafael Capó is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rafael Capó at a glance
- Population
- 1,369
- Median age
- 57.7State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $20,254State: $26,297
- Median home value
- $113,000State: $131,500
- Homeowners
- 81.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.3%
Is Rafael Capó a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 14% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Puerto Rico median; a poverty rate of 55.9%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Rafael Capó
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rafael Capó the median home value is $113,000, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Rafael Capó median household income
The median household income in Rafael Capó is $20,254 and the income per person is $12,702. 55.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Puerto Rico: 40.5%).
Housing in Rafael Capó: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 640
- Owner-occupied
- 81.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.8%
- Vacant
- 13.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.47
Rafael Capó demographics
- Population
- 1,369
- Median age
- 57.7
- Under 18
- 10.1%
- 65 and older
- 40.9%
- Households
- 554
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rafael Capó ›
Education in Rafael Capó
11.3% of adults 25 and older in Rafael Capó have a bachelor's degree or higher (Puerto Rico: 29.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rafael Capó
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 10.7%
- Average commute
- —State: 28 min
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Drive alone
- 90.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80%
Rafael Capó vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Capó | 1,369 | $20,254 | $113,000 | — |
| Rafael González | 2,652 | $17,045 | $132,400 | $672 |
| Quebrada | 571 | $21,724 | $154,200 | — |
| Corcovado | 995 | $19,987 | $70,500 | — |
| Arecibo | 40,831 | $22,968 | $114,000 | $505 |
| Alianza | 1,910 | $29,236 | $110,400 | $495 |
| Carrizales | 2,887 | $34,692 | $216,300 | $678 |
| Del Carmen | 1,369 | $40,391 | $103,600 | $682 |
| Hatillo | 4,074 | $21,766 | $127,500 | $473 |
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What is the median household income in Rafael Capó, PR?
The median household income in Rafael Capó is $20,254, 23% 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 Rafael Capó?
The median home value in Rafael Capó is $113,000, compared with $131,500 in Puerto Rico.
Is Rafael Capó, PR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 14% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Puerto Rico median; a poverty rate of 55.9%.
What is the median age in Rafael Capó?
The median age in Rafael Capó is 57.7 years (Puerto Rico: 44.8).
What is the unemployment rate in Rafael Capó?
The unemployment rate in Rafael Capó is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rafael Capó?
11.3% of adults in Rafael Capó 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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