Living in Villa Esperanza, Puerto Rico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Villa Esperanza · Census data 2020–2024
Villa Esperanza has 381 residents with a median age of 44.5. The median home value is $62,700.
Villa Esperanza is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Villa Esperanza at a glance
- Population
- 381
- Median age
- 44.5State: 44.8
- Median home value
- $62,700State: $131,500
- Homeowners
- 93.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Villa Esperanza a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 47%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Villa Esperanza
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Villa Esperanza the median home value is $62,700, 81% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Villa Esperanza: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 281
- Owner-occupied
- 93.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.5%
- Vacant
- 34.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1999
- Average household size
- 2.07
34.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Villa Esperanza has many vacation and second homes.
Villa Esperanza demographics
- Population
- 381
- Median age
- 44.5
- Under 18
- 13.1%
- 65 and older
- 24.4%
- Households
- 184
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Villa Esperanza ›
Education in Villa Esperanza
8% of adults 25 and older in Villa Esperanza have a bachelor's degree or higher (Puerto Rico: 29.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Villa Esperanza
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 10.7%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 66.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.8%
Villa Esperanza vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Esperanza | 381 | — | $62,700 | — |
| Villa Quintero | 229 | $11,225 | $60,900 | — |
| Brisas del Campanero | 2,259 | $48,657 | $139,600 | $966 |
| Campanilla | 3,855 | $22,979 | $124,300 | $660 |
| Candelaria Arenas | 3,560 | $23,240 | $102,100 | $531 |
| Villa Calma | 896 | $25,263 | $108,500 | — |
| Campanillas | 645 | $19,735 | $126,700 | — |
| Ingenio | 2,784 | $23,949 | $105,300 | $679 |
| Toaville | 249 | $14,808 | $112,000 | — |
More for people moving to Villa Esperanza
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What is the average home price in Villa Esperanza?
The median home value in Villa Esperanza is $62,700, compared with $131,500 in Puerto Rico.
Is Villa Esperanza, PR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 47%.
What is the median age in Villa Esperanza?
The median age in Villa Esperanza is 44.5 years (Puerto Rico: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Villa Esperanza?
The average commute to work in Villa Esperanza is 21 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Villa Esperanza?
The unemployment rate in Villa Esperanza is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Villa Esperanza?
8% of adults in Villa Esperanza 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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