Living in Stella, Puerto Rico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Stella · Census data 2020–2024
Stella has 834 residents with a median age of 61.1. The median household income is $20,063 (24% lower than the Puerto Rico median), the median home value is $240,300, the median rent is $643/month.
Stella is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Stella at a glance
- Population
- 834
- Median age
- 61.1State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $20,063State: $26,297
- Median home value
- $240,300State: $131,500
- Median rent
- $643/moState: $578
- Homeowners
- 66.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.6%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Stella a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 37.8%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Puerto Rico median; home values 83% higher than the state median; unemployment of 16.1%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Stella
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Stella the median home value is $240,300, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $643 per month, which is 22.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Stella median household income
The median household income in Stella is $20,063 and the income per person is $12,123. 37.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Puerto Rico: 40.5%).
Housing in Stella: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,091
- Owner-occupied
- 66.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.5%
- Vacant
- 65.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.20
65.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Stella has many vacation and second homes.
Stella demographics
- Population
- 834
- Median age
- 61.1
- Under 18
- 7.3%
- 65 and older
- 31.4%
- Households
- 379
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 1.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Stella ›
Education in Stella
10.6% of adults 25 and older in Stella have a bachelor's degree or higher (Puerto Rico: 29.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Stella
- Unemployment rate
- 16.1%State: 10.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 25.7%
- Drive alone
- 74.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.8%
Stella vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stella | 834 | $20,063 | $240,300 | $643 |
| Rincón | 1,394 | $23,878 | $229,700 | $343 |
| La Playa | 1,661 | $27,904 | $88,200 | — |
| Aguada | 3,737 | $20,091 | $113,100 | — |
| Luyando | 2,241 | $16,827 | $91,600 | $575 |
| Las Marías | 1,688 | $28,105 | $121,300 | — |
| Añasco | 4,616 | $24,329 | $112,400 | $568 |
| Espino | 1,196 | $24,507 | $133,800 | — |
| Los Héroes | 1,540 | $40,938 | $99,600 | $530 |
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What is the median household income in Stella, PR?
The median household income in Stella is $20,063, 24% 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 Stella?
The median home value in Stella is $240,300, compared with $131,500 in Puerto Rico.
How much is rent in Stella?
The median gross rent in Stella is $643 per month, about 22.6% of household income.
Is Stella, PR a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 37.8%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Puerto Rico median; home values 83% higher than the state median; unemployment of 16.1%.
What is the median age in Stella?
The median age in Stella is 61.1 years (Puerto Rico: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Stella?
The average commute to work in Stella is 25 minutes; 25.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Stella?
The unemployment rate in Stella is 16.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Stella?
10.6% of adults in Stella 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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