Living in Rafael González, Puerto Rico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rafael González · Census data 2020–2024
Rafael González has 2,652 residents with a median age of 44.8. The median household income is $17,045 (35% lower than the Puerto Rico median), the median home value is $132,400, the median rent is $672/month.
Rafael González at a glance
- Population
- 2,652
- Median age
- 44.8State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $17,045State: $26,297
- Median home value
- $132,400State: $131,500
- Median rent
- $672/moState: $578
- Homeowners
- 59.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Rafael González a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Puerto Rico median; home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 50.8%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Rafael González
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rafael González the median home value is $132,400, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $672 per month, which is 36.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $699 a month in housing costs.
Rafael González median household income
The median household income in Rafael González is $17,045 and the income per person is $11,561. 50.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Puerto Rico: 40.5%).
Housing in Rafael González: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,267
- Owner-occupied
- 59.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.8%
- Vacant
- 26.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.85
Rafael González demographics
- Population
- 2,652
- Median age
- 44.8
- Under 18
- 11.2%
- 65 and older
- 22.4%
- Households
- 929
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rafael González ›
Education in Rafael González
21% of adults 25 and older in Rafael González have a bachelor's degree or higher (Puerto Rico: 29.8%), and 9.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rafael González
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 10.7%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Drive alone
- 97.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.9%
Rafael González vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael González | 2,652 | $17,045 | $132,400 | $672 |
| Rafael Capó | 1,369 | $20,254 | $113,000 | — |
| Corcovado | 995 | $19,987 | $70,500 | — |
| Arecibo | 40,831 | $22,968 | $114,000 | $505 |
| Carrizales | 2,887 | $34,692 | $216,300 | $678 |
| Hatillo | 4,074 | $21,766 | $127,500 | $473 |
| Alianza | 1,910 | $29,236 | $110,400 | $495 |
| Del Carmen | 1,369 | $40,391 | $103,600 | $682 |
| Quebrada | 571 | $21,724 | $154,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Rafael González, PR?
The median household income in Rafael González is $17,045, 35% 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 González?
The median home value in Rafael González is $132,400, compared with $131,500 in Puerto Rico.
How much is rent in Rafael González?
The median gross rent in Rafael González is $672 per month, about 36.3% of household income.
Is Rafael González, PR a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Puerto Rico median; home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 50.8%.
What is the median age in Rafael González?
The median age in Rafael González is 44.8 years (Puerto Rico: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Rafael González?
The average commute to work in Rafael González is 28 minutes; 2.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rafael González?
The unemployment rate in Rafael González is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rafael González?
21% of adults in Rafael González 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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