Living in San Germán, Puerto Rico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of San Germán · Census data 2020–2024
San Germán has 10,747 residents with a median age of 45.1. The median household income is $16,469 (37% lower than the Puerto Rico median), the median home value is $123,700, the median rent is $395/month.
San Germán at a glance
- Population
- 10,747
- Median age
- 45.1State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $16,469State: $26,297
- Median home value
- $123,700State: $131,500
- Median rent
- $395/moState: $578
- Homeowners
- 54.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is San Germán a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Puerto Rico median; a poverty rate of 54.2%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in San Germán
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In San Germán the median home value is $123,700, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $395 per month, which is 33.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $825 a month in housing costs.
San Germán median household income
The median household income in San Germán is $16,469 and the income per person is $13,792. 54.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Puerto Rico: 40.5%).
Housing in San Germán: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,878
- Owner-occupied
- 54.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.3%
- Vacant
- 28%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.49
San Germán demographics
- Population
- 10,747
- Median age
- 45.1
- Under 18
- 18.7%
- 65 and older
- 26.9%
- Households
- 4,231
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of San Germán ›
Education in San Germán
32.8% of adults 25 and older in San Germán have a bachelor's degree or higher (Puerto Rico: 29.8%), and 10.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in San Germán
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 10.7%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Drive alone
- 81.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 59.7%
San Germán vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Germán | 10,747 | $16,469 | $123,700 | $395 |
| Sabana Eneas | 1,466 | $19,226 | $80,000 | — |
| Lajas | 4,285 | $20,625 | $112,300 | $479 |
| Palmarejo | 1,400 | $20,794 | $87,900 | — |
| Monte Grande | 3,475 | $27,781 | $130,000 | $468 |
| Sabana Grande | 9,432 | $23,492 | $113,200 | $415 |
| Maguayo | 856 | $12,171 | — | — |
| Hormigueros | 10,975 | $27,399 | $116,700 | $555 |
| Cabo Rojo | 9,122 | $24,375 | $125,400 | $575 |
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What is the median household income in San Germán, PR?
The median household income in San Germán is $16,469, 37% 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 San Germán?
The median home value in San Germán is $123,700, compared with $131,500 in Puerto Rico.
How much is rent in San Germán?
The median gross rent in San Germán is $395 per month, about 33.5% of household income.
Is San Germán, PR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Puerto Rico median; a poverty rate of 54.2%.
What is the median age in San Germán?
The median age in San Germán is 45.1 years (Puerto Rico: 44.8).
How long is the commute in San Germán?
The average commute to work in San Germán is 21 minutes; 6.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in San Germán?
The unemployment rate in San Germán is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is San Germán?
32.8% of adults in San Germán 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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