Betances comunidad, PR

Puerto Rico · Metropolitan Area

Betances comunidad is a small town in Puerto Rico with a population of 626. Residents earn $16,667 per year, which is 78% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
626 Population 4,815/sq mi density
$16,667 Median Income $14,420 per capita
$70,200 Home Value
$516 Median Rent 34.3% income on rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$16,667 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$70,200 home value, $516/mo rent
Median Income $16,667
78% lower than US avg
Home Value $70,200
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent $516
56% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.3%
75% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 47.8%
285% higher than US avg

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

People

Population626
Median Age56.5 yrs
Density4,815/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 50%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

D
Median Income$16,667
Per Capita$14,420
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty47.8%
Commute41 min

Housing

A
Home Value$70,200
Rent$516
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden34.3%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation43 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute41 min
Broadband77.6%
Libraries5

Is Betances comunidad a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Betances comunidad receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Betances comunidad offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Betances comunidad is $16,667, 78% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 47.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Betances comunidad is $70,200, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $516 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Climate & Weather

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

Betances comunidad has a population of 626 with a density of 4,815 people per square mile. The median age is 56.5 years, 45% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (49.5%), with 4.5% Hispanic.

Population

626
Total Population
4,815
People / sq mi
56.5yrs
Median Age
45% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Betances comunidad vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Betances comunidad vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Betances comunidad is $16,667, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 47.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes.

Income: Betances comunidad vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$16,667
78% below US avg
Per Capita Income$14,420
Avg Weekly Wage$461

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.3%
75% above US avg
Poverty Rate47.8%
285% above US avg
Establishments (County)207

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time41.1 min
Drive Alone82.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Betances comunidad is $70,200, 75% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $516 (56% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$70,200
75% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$516
56% below US avg
Rent Burden34.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied62.9%

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.1%

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Betances 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

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density4,815/sq mi
Coordinates18.0296°N, 67.1335°W
County FIPS72067
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 77.6% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density4,815/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access77.6%
Public Libraries5

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute41.1 min
Drive Alone82.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.4%

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