Living in Vázquez, Puerto Rico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Vázquez · Census data 2020–2024
Vázquez has 1,797 residents with a median age of 44.4. The median household income is $20,136 (23% lower than the Puerto Rico median), the median home value is $84,600, the median rent is $417/month.
Vázquez at a glance
- Population
- 1,797
- Median age
- 44.4State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $20,136State: $26,297
- Median home value
- $84,600State: $131,500
- Median rent
- $417/moState: $578
- Homeowners
- 85.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.5%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Vázquez a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Puerto Rico median; unemployment of 22.9%; a poverty rate of 43.1%.
The weather is best in February to April and June.
Cost of living in Vázquez
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Vázquez the median home value is $84,600, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $417 per month, which is 16.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,560 a month in housing costs.
Vázquez median household income
The median household income in Vázquez is $20,136 and the income per person is $13,438. 43.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Puerto Rico: 40.5%).
Housing in Vázquez: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 992
- Owner-occupied
- 85.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.9%
- Vacant
- 19.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.25
Vázquez demographics
- Population
- 1,797
- Median age
- 44.4
- Under 18
- 12.1%
- 65 and older
- 23.4%
- Households
- 800
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Vázquez ›
Education in Vázquez
21.5% of adults 25 and older in Vázquez have a bachelor's degree or higher (Puerto Rico: 29.8%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Vázquez
- Unemployment rate
- 22.9%State: 10.7%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 23.7%
- Drive alone
- 71.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 72%
Vázquez vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vázquez | 1,797 | $20,136 | $84,600 | $417 |
| La Plena | 441 | $30,568 | $85,400 | — |
| Pastos | 856 | $20,802 | $94,700 | — |
| Coco | 5,538 | $20,645 | $70,700 | $486 |
| Pueblito del Carmen | 222 | $24,231 | $82,100 | — |
| Aibonito | 9,285 | $18,357 | $112,400 | $492 |
| Honduras | 718 | $26,667 | $113,500 | — |
| Cayey | 14,655 | $21,897 | $135,800 | $474 |
| Palmarejo | 761 | $33,939 | $93,700 | — |
More for people moving to Vázquez
Vázquez ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Vázquez: FAQ
What is the median household income in Vázquez, PR?
The median household income in Vázquez is $20,136, 23% 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 Vázquez?
The median home value in Vázquez is $84,600, compared with $131,500 in Puerto Rico.
How much is rent in Vázquez?
The median gross rent in Vázquez is $417 per month, about 16.2% of household income.
Is Vázquez, PR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Puerto Rico median; unemployment of 22.9%; a poverty rate of 43.1%.
What is the median age in Vázquez?
The median age in Vázquez is 44.4 years (Puerto Rico: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Vázquez?
The average commute to work in Vázquez is 23 minutes; 23.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Vázquez?
The unemployment rate in Vázquez is 22.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Vázquez?
21.5% of adults in Vázquez 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.
Last updated: