Living in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of San Juan · Census data 2020–2024
San Juan has 317,995 residents with a median age of 45.7. The median household income is $28,562 (9% higher than the Puerto Rico median), the median home value is $173,200, the median rent is $612/month.
San Juan at a glance
- Population
- 317,995
- Median age
- 45.7State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $28,562State: $26,297
- Median home value
- $173,200State: $131,500
- Median rent
- $612/moState: $578
- Homeowners
- 52.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is San Juan a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the Puerto Rico median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 38.2%.
Cons: Home values 32% higher than the state median; unemployment of 12.2%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in San Juan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In San Juan the median home value is $173,200, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $612 per month, which is 32% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,180 a month in housing costs.
San Juan median household income
The median household income in San Juan is $28,562 and the income per person is $26,372. 38.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Puerto Rico: 40.5%).
Housing in San Juan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 190,752
- Owner-occupied
- 52.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.5%
- Vacant
- 23.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.14
San Juan demographics
- Population
- 317,995
- Median age
- 45.7
- Under 18
- 15.3%
- 65 and older
- 25.5%
- Households
- 146,202
- Foreign-born
- 10.1%
- Veterans
- 2.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of San Juan ›
Education in San Juan
44% of adults 25 and older in San Juan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Puerto Rico: 29.8%), and 17.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in San Juan
- Unemployment rate
- 12.2%State: 10.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 73.4%
- Public transit
- 3.4%
- Walk to work
- 4.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.2%
San Juan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | 317,995 | $28,562 | $173,200 | $612 |
| Caño Martin Peña | 11,618 | $19,149 | $105,400 | $578 |
| Guaynabo | 70,599 | $57,272 | $246,200 | $1,004 |
| Trujillo Alto | 43,611 | $42,795 | $166,400 | $704 |
| Cataño | 22,467 | $25,508 | $144,500 | $564 |
| Carolina | 138,633 | $37,726 | $158,400 | $677 |
| Bayamón | 166,923 | $31,750 | $149,900 | $706 |
| Sabana Seca | 8,059 | $25,083 | $124,000 | $580 |
| La Liga | 536 | $92,974 | $326,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in San Juan, PR?
The median household income in San Juan is $28,562, 9% higher 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 Juan?
The median home value in San Juan is $173,200, compared with $131,500 in Puerto Rico.
How much is rent in San Juan?
The median gross rent in San Juan is $612 per month, about 32% of household income.
Is San Juan, PR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the Puerto Rico median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 38.2%. Minuses: home values 32% higher than the state median; unemployment of 12.2%.
What is the median age in San Juan?
The median age in San Juan is 45.7 years (Puerto Rico: 44.8).
How long is the commute in San Juan?
The average commute to work in San Juan is 24 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in San Juan?
The unemployment rate in San Juan is 12.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is San Juan?
44% of adults in San Juan 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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