Living in San José, Puerto Rico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of San José · Census data 2020–2024
San José has 2,123 residents with a median age of 37.1. The median household income is $18,986 (28% lower than the Puerto Rico median), the median home value is $71,700, the median rent is $567/month.
San José at a glance
- Population
- 2,123
- Median age
- 37.1State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $18,986State: $26,297
- Median home value
- $71,700State: $131,500
- Median rent
- $567/moState: $578
- Homeowners
- 60.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.7%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is San José a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Puerto Rico median; unemployment of 11.5%; a poverty rate of 68.1%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in San José
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In San José the median home value is $71,700, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $567 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $498 a month in housing costs.
San José median household income
The median household income in San José is $18,986 and the income per person is $10,305. 68.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Puerto Rico: 40.5%).
Housing in San José: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,096
- Owner-occupied
- 60.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.3%
- Vacant
- 20.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.45
San José demographics
- Population
- 2,123
- Median age
- 37.1
- Under 18
- 21.3%
- 65 and older
- 18.8%
- Households
- 867
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 0.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of San José ›
Education in San José
9.7% of adults 25 and older in San José have a bachelor's degree or higher (Puerto Rico: 29.8%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in San José
- Unemployment rate
- 11.5%State: 10.7%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Drive alone
- 74.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.9%
San José vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San José | 2,123 | $18,986 | $71,700 | $567 |
| Río Lajas | 1,745 | $14,704 | $88,600 | — |
| Toa Alta | 3,259 | $21,175 | $120,500 | $469 |
| Campanilla | 3,855 | $22,979 | $124,300 | $660 |
| Villa Quintero | 229 | $11,225 | $60,900 | — |
| Candelaria | 14,868 | $41,734 | $152,500 | $848 |
| Candelaria Arenas | 3,560 | $23,240 | $102,100 | $531 |
| Mucarabones | 1,228 | $24,712 | $164,400 | — |
| Brisas del Campanero | 2,259 | $48,657 | $139,600 | $966 |
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What is the median household income in San José, PR?
The median household income in San José is $18,986, 28% 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 José?
The median home value in San José is $71,700, compared with $131,500 in Puerto Rico.
How much is rent in San José?
The median gross rent in San José is $567 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is San José, PR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Puerto Rico median; unemployment of 11.5%; a poverty rate of 68.1%.
What is the median age in San José?
The median age in San José is 37.1 years (Puerto Rico: 44.8).
How long is the commute in San José?
The average commute to work in San José is 28 minutes; 11.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in San José?
The unemployment rate in San José is 11.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is San José?
9.7% of adults in San José 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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