Barahona comunidad, PR

Puerto Rico · Metropolitan Area

Barahona comunidad is a small town in Puerto Rico with a population of 2,000. Residents earn $17,662 per year, which is 76% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,000 Population 3,704/sq mi density
$17,662 Median Income $9,212 per capita
$93,400 Home Value
$487 Median Rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$17,662 median income, 1.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$93,400 home value, $487/mo rent
Median Income $17,662
76% lower than US avg
Home Value $93,400
67% lower than US avg
Median Rent $487
58% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 61.2%
394% higher than US avg

How Barahona comunidad Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,000
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density3,704/mi²
Male / Female39% / 62%
Largest GroupWhite 21%

Economy

C
Median Income$17,662
Per Capita$9,212
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty61.2%
Commute33 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$93,400
Rent$487
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation537 ft

Education

Bachelor's+N/A
High School+N/A

Community

Commute33 min
Libraries2

Is Barahona comunidad a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Barahona comunidad receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Barahona comunidad has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Barahona comunidad is $17,662, 76% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. The poverty rate of 61.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Barahona comunidad is $93,400, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $487 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Barahona comunidad has a population of 2,000 with a density of 3,704 people per square mile. The median age is 35.3 years, 9% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (21.3%), with 3.3% Black.

Population

2,000
Total Population
3,704
People / sq mi
35.3yrs
Median Age
9% below US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 38.5%
Female 61.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Barahona comunidad vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Barahona comunidad vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Barahona comunidad is $17,662, which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 61.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Barahona comunidad vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$17,662
76% below US avg
Per Capita Income$9,212
Avg Weekly Wage$503

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate61.2%
394% above US avg
Establishments (County)226

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.2 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Barahona comunidad is $93,400, 67% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $487 (58% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$93,400
67% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$487
58% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$486
1 Bedroom$496
2 Bedrooms$574
3 Bedrooms$753
4 Bedrooms$864

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied55.3%

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Barahona comunidad vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.5%

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Barahona comunidad vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation537 ft (164 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density3,704/sq mi
Coordinates18.3522°N, 66.4443°W
County FIPS72101
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+.

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density3,704/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries2

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.2 min
Work from Home0.0%

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