Living in Rafael Hernández, Puerto Rico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rafael Hernández · Census data 2020–2024
Rafael Hernández has 1,324 residents with a median age of 45.3. The median household income is $22,201 (16% lower than the Puerto Rico median), the median home value is $148,700, the median rent is $593/month.
Rafael Hernández is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rafael Hernández at a glance
- Population
- 1,324
- Median age
- 45.3State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $22,201State: $26,297
- Median home value
- $148,700State: $131,500
- Median rent
- $593/moState: $578
- Homeowners
- 63%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.4%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Rafael Hernández a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 9%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Puerto Rico median; home values 13% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 43.1%.
The weather is best in January to April.
Cost of living in Rafael Hernández
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rafael Hernández the median home value is $148,700, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $593 per month, which is 37.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $717 a month in housing costs.
Rafael Hernández median household income
The median household income in Rafael Hernández is $22,201 and the income per person is $10,983. 43.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Puerto Rico: 40.5%).
Housing in Rafael Hernández: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 773
- Owner-occupied
- 63%
- Renter-occupied
- 37%
- Vacant
- 33.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.58
33.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Rafael Hernández has many vacation and second homes.
Rafael Hernández demographics
- Population
- 1,324
- Median age
- 45.3
- Under 18
- 10.3%
- 65 and older
- 23.2%
- Households
- 514
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rafael Hernández ›
Education in Rafael Hernández
15.4% of adults 25 and older in Rafael Hernández have a bachelor's degree or higher (Puerto Rico: 29.8%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rafael Hernández
- Unemployment rate
- 9%State: 10.7%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Drive alone
- 85.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Rafael Hernández vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Hernández | 1,324 | $22,201 | $148,700 | $593 |
| San Antonio | 1,895 | $23,110 | $173,900 | $612 |
| Mora | 1,567 | $17,278 | $97,600 | $540 |
| Isabela | 11,048 | $21,796 | $121,300 | $633 |
| Cabán | 3,202 | $15,546 | $152,900 | $435 |
| Aguadilla | 11,033 | $13,617 | $110,700 | $336 |
| Los Héroes | 1,540 | $40,938 | $99,600 | $530 |
| Voladoras | 777 | $20,294 | $151,800 | — |
| Cacao | 1,254 | $32,267 | $79,500 | $714 |
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What is the median household income in Rafael Hernández, PR?
The median household income in Rafael Hernández is $22,201, 16% 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 Hernández?
The median home value in Rafael Hernández is $148,700, compared with $131,500 in Puerto Rico.
How much is rent in Rafael Hernández?
The median gross rent in Rafael Hernández is $593 per month, about 37.6% of household income.
Is Rafael Hernández, PR a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 9%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Puerto Rico median; home values 13% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 43.1%.
What is the median age in Rafael Hernández?
The median age in Rafael Hernández is 45.3 years (Puerto Rico: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Rafael Hernández?
The average commute to work in Rafael Hernández is 27 minutes; 6.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rafael Hernández?
The unemployment rate in Rafael Hernández is 9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rafael Hernández?
15.4% of adults in Rafael Hernández 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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