Living in Río Cañas Abajo, Puerto Rico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Río Cañas Abajo · Census data 2020–2024
Río Cañas Abajo has 781 residents with a median age of 46.9. The median household income is $12,875 (51% lower than the Puerto Rico median), the median home value is $86,700.
Río Cañas Abajo is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Río Cañas Abajo at a glance
- Population
- 781
- Median age
- 46.9State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $12,875State: $26,297
- Median home value
- $86,700State: $131,500
- Homeowners
- 87.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.6%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is Río Cañas Abajo a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 51% lower than the Puerto Rico median; an average commute of 39 minutes; unemployment of 28.4%; a poverty rate of 60.2%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Río Cañas Abajo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Río Cañas Abajo the median home value is $86,700, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,058 a month in housing costs.
Río Cañas Abajo median household income
The median household income in Río Cañas Abajo is $12,875 and the income per person is $11,716. 60.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Puerto Rico: 40.5%).
Housing in Río Cañas Abajo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 461
- Owner-occupied
- 87.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.5%
- Vacant
- 27.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.32
Río Cañas Abajo demographics
- Population
- 781
- Median age
- 46.9
- Under 18
- 13.7%
- 65 and older
- 21.5%
- Households
- 336
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Río Cañas Abajo ›
Education in Río Cañas Abajo
32.6% of adults 25 and older in Río Cañas Abajo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Puerto Rico: 29.8%), and 8.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Río Cañas Abajo
- Unemployment rate
- 28.4%State: 10.7%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 24%
- Drive alone
- 66.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.4%
Río Cañas Abajo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Río Cañas Abajo | 781 | $12,875 | $86,700 | — |
| Piedra Aguza | 3,003 | $35,174 | $103,200 | — |
| Juana Díaz | 8,071 | $21,222 | $114,800 | $435 |
| Guayabal | 1,943 | $19,211 | $79,900 | — |
| Las Ollas | 956 | $17,599 | $72,400 | — |
| Potala Pastillo | 2,606 | $17,346 | $81,200 | — |
| Luis Lloréns Torres | 3,051 | $29,296 | $84,100 | $596 |
| Los Llanos | 1,579 | $35,398 | $86,900 | — |
| Aguilita | 3,637 | $19,950 | $103,500 | $492 |
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What is the median household income in Río Cañas Abajo, PR?
The median household income in Río Cañas Abajo is $12,875, 51% 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 Río Cañas Abajo?
The median home value in Río Cañas Abajo is $86,700, compared with $131,500 in Puerto Rico.
Is Río Cañas Abajo, PR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 51% lower than the Puerto Rico median; an average commute of 39 minutes; unemployment of 28.4%; a poverty rate of 60.2%.
What is the median age in Río Cañas Abajo?
The median age in Río Cañas Abajo is 46.9 years (Puerto Rico: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Río Cañas Abajo?
The average commute to work in Río Cañas Abajo is 39 minutes; 24% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Río Cañas Abajo?
The unemployment rate in Río Cañas Abajo is 28.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Río Cañas Abajo?
32.6% of adults in Río Cañas Abajo 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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