Living in Rosa Sánchez, Puerto Rico

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rosa Sánchez · Census data 2020–2024

Rosa Sánchez has 1,058 residents with a median age of 27. The median household income is $18,056 (31% lower than the Puerto Rico median), the median home value is $116,200, the median rent is $469/month.

Rosa Sánchez is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Rosa Sánchez at a glance

Population
1,058
Median age
27State: 44.8
Median household income
$18,056State: $26,297
Median home value
$116,200State: $131,500
Median rent
$469/moState: $578
Homeowners
72.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
15%
Average commute
31 min

Is Rosa Sánchez a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 12% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Puerto Rico median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 70.8%.

The weather is best in January to April.

Cost of living in Rosa Sánchez

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rosa Sánchez the median home value is $116,200, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $469 per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $772 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Rosa Sánchez$116,200
Puerto Rico$131,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Rosa Sánchez$469
Puerto Rico$578
United States$1,413

Rosa Sánchez median household income

The median household income in Rosa Sánchez is $18,056 and the income per person is $9,548. 70.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Puerto Rico: 40.5%).

Median household income

Rosa Sánchez$18,056
Puerto Rico$26,297
United States$80,734

Housing in Rosa Sánchez: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
445
Owner-occupied
72.7%
Renter-occupied
27.3%
Vacant
20.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1981
Average household size
2.95

Rosa Sánchez demographics

Population
1,058
Median age
27
Under 18
30.2%
65 and older
16.1%
Households
352
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White9.5%
Hispanic or Latino100%
Black0.5%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rosa Sánchez ›

Education in Rosa Sánchez

15% of adults 25 and older in Rosa Sánchez have a bachelor's degree or higher (Puerto Rico: 29.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Rosa Sánchez15%
Puerto Rico29.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Rosa Sánchez

Unemployment rate
0%State: 10.7%
Average commute
31 minState: 28 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
90.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
4.7%
Homes with broadband
82.1%

Rosa Sánchez vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Rosa Sánchez1,058$18,056$116,200$469
Martorell2,224$22,902$72,400$479
Playita1,230$21,679$89,100—
Yabucoa5,557$20,000$98,200$416
Maunabo1,488$14,817$102,300$463
Palo Seco997$21,579$101,500$660
El Negro1,126$27,364$96,700$923
Emajagua2,784$35,360$105,300$574
Comunas3,423$33,388$108,400$818

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Living in Rosa Sánchez: FAQ

What is the median household income in Rosa Sánchez, PR?

The median household income in Rosa Sánchez is $18,056, 31% 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 Rosa Sánchez?

The median home value in Rosa Sánchez is $116,200, compared with $131,500 in Puerto Rico.

How much is rent in Rosa Sánchez?

The median gross rent in Rosa Sánchez is $469 per month.

Is Rosa Sánchez, PR a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 12% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Puerto Rico median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 70.8%.

What is the median age in Rosa Sánchez?

The median age in Rosa Sánchez is 27 years (Puerto Rico: 44.8).

How long is the commute in Rosa Sánchez?

The average commute to work in Rosa Sánchez is 31 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Rosa Sánchez?

The unemployment rate in Rosa Sánchez is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Rosa Sánchez?

15% of adults in Rosa Sánchez 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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