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Cataño, Puerto Rico

Cataño · Puerto Rico

Cataño is a small city in Cataño, Puerto Rico with a population of 28,093. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
28,093 Population 3,833/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
38.2 in Annual Rain
America / Puerto Rico Timezone
$36,981 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$36,981 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$800/mo rent
C
Safety
2.1 / 5.0
15 violent crimes/100K (96% below avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $36,981
51% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 15/100K
96% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 28.0%
17% lower than US avg
Median Rent $800
31% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.1%
28% higher than US avg
Unemployment 6.0%
66% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 43.4%
250% higher than US avg

People

Population28,093
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density3,833/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%

Economy

D
Median Income$36,981
Per Capita$36,981
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty43.4%

Housing

A
Home ValueN/A
Rent$800
Ownership62.0%

Crime

C
Violent15/100K
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity41.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression1.5%
Heart Disease10.1%

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain38.2 in/yr
Sunny Days354/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.0%
High School+97.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband87.3%
Population28,093
Population Density3,833 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates18.4413°, -66.1182°
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
Country🇵🇷 Puerto Rico
State / ProvinceCataño
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation38.2 inches (969 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$36,981
Median Age46.1 years

Is Cataño a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cataño receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Cataño has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cataño is $36,981, 51% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 43.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability.

Safety & Crime

Cataño is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 15 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380.

Education

28.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Cataño has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F. Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. With 354 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Cataño has a population of 28,093 with a density of 3,833 people per square mile, spread across 7.3 square miles. The median age is 46.1 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.9% female and 47.1% male. 25.3% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average).

Population

28,093
Total Population
3,833
People / sq mi
46.1yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
7.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.1%
Female 52.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Cataño vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Cataño vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cataño is $36,981, which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,981. The unemployment rate is 6.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 43.4% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 78.3, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Cataño vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$36,981
51% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,981

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.0%
66% above US avg
Poverty Rate43.4%
250% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living78.30 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $800 (31% below the national average of $1,163). 62.0% of housing units are owner-occupied.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$800
31% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership62.0%
Owner-Occupied62.0%
Renter-Occupied38.0%

Property Tax

In Cataño, 41.1% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. Heart disease affects 10.1% of residents, above the national average. 42.6% have high blood pressure. 1.5% report depression (below the 20.0% national average). 5.4% experience frequent mental distress.

Health Metrics: Cataño vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.1%
28% above US avg
Heart Disease10.1%
High Blood Pressure42.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Depression1.5%
Mental Distress5.4%

Healthcare Access

Premature Death101/100K

Food & Exercise

Cataño has a violent crime rate of 15 per 100,000 residents, 96% below the national average of 380. Overall, Cataño receives a safety grade of C.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent14.6/100K
96% below US avg

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Avg Accident Severity0.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeC
Safety Score2.1 / 5.0
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Cataño has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area7.3 sq mi (19.0 km²)
Population Density3,833/sq mi
Coordinates18.4413°N, 66.1182°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.2"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

22,871 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jan 13, 2014 61 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico M6.4 99 km
Jan 7, 2020 4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico M6.4 91 km
Sep 24, 2019 67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M6.0 140 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 95 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 98 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 101 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 88 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 84 km
Dec 11, 2000 65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico M5.5 126 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 105 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 85 km
Aug 1, 1993 68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico M5.3 123 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 111 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 116 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 112 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 99 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 99 km
Sep 6, 2004 122 km NNE of Vieques, Puerto Rico M5.1 137 km
Mar 12, 2009 66 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico M5.1 75 km
Aug 14, 2009 92 km N of Suárez, Puerto Rico M5.1 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

26 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erin (2025, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erin Category 5 208 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 198 km
2023 Tammy Category 1 296 km
2022 Fiona Category 1 109 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 83 km
2017 Maria Category 5 28 km
2017 Irma Category 5 85 km
2017 Jose Category 4 297 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 213 km
2011 Irene Category 1 35 km
2010 Earl Category 4 155 km
2008 Omar Category 4 198 km
2004 Frances Category 4 222 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 199 km
2000 Debby Category 1 62 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 181 km
1999 Jose Category 1 248 km
1998 Georges Category 3 33 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 90 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 96 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.2 m (50 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1867 VIRGIN ISLANDS Earthquake 15.2 m 24 121 km
1918 PUERTO RICO: MONA PASSAGE Eruption + Earthquake 6.1 m 144 117 km
1868 VIRGIN ISLANDS Earthquake 1.5 m — 114 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 91 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake — — 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CAMPAMENTO SANTIAGO (3,927 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 CAMPAMENTO SANTIAGO 3,927 49 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 49 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,888 49 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 53 km
2005 UNNAMED 725 54 km
2013 PUERTO NEGRO 631 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 4.3 in
February 76°F (24°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 76°F (25°C) 3.2 in
April 78°F (26°C) 4.4 in
May 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 5.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 6.1 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 7.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in
November 79°F (26°C) 7.4 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 6.1 in

Cataño has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 67.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.4") and February the driest (3.0").

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28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 17% below the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school. 87.3% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.0%
17% below US avg
High School+97.0%
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density3,833/sq mi
Total Area7.3 sq mi

Services

Broadband Access87.3%

Commute & Transportation

Radio Stations near Cataño

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Casa Pueblo community news, environment MP3 48 kbps
WRPG-DB Pura Gracia cristiana, musica cristiana MP3 128 kbps
WKAQ 580 news AAC+ 63 kbps
Hot 102 mainstream, pop music AAC+ 96 kbps
LA X — OGG 48 kbps
Fidelity 95.7 — AAC+ 96 kbps
Echo 355 acustic, alternative MP3
WPAB 550 PONCE spanish pop, spanish talk MP3 128 kbps
WAPA RADIO — MP3 128 kbps
OldiVille 70 80 hits, 70s disco MP3
Isla Rock rock en espanol MP3 128 kbps
La X 100.7 FM pop, reggaeton OGG 48 kbps
Radio Isla 1320 AM (WSKN 1320 AM) — MP3 128 kbps
WIAC 740 AM — MP3 128 kbps

Farmers Markets in Cataño

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cooperativa Orgnica Madre TierraPlacita Roosevelt, Calle Federico Calder01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Sun: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM;Visit
El Mercado Familiar01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
El Mercado Familiar01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;
El Mercado Familiar01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
El Mercado Familiar01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
Mercado Agricola Natural Viejo San Juan150 Norzagaray St01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;YesVisit
Narranjito farmers market group 787-544-331101/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Sat: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM;Sun: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM;Yes

Superfund Sites Near Cataño

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
LILLY DEL CARIBE INC CAROLINA430 CALLE FABRILCAROLINA

Airports Near Cataño

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Luis Munoz Marin International AirportSJULarge Airport
Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol AirportAREMedium Airport
Antonio Rivera Rodriguez AirportVQSMedium Airport
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci AirportSIGMedium Airport
José Aponte de la Torre AirportNRRMedium Airport
Mercedita International AirportPSEMedium Airport
Adjuntas Airport—Small Airport
Cocal Airport—Small Airport
Cuylers Airport—Small Airport
Dr Hermenegildo Ortiz Quinones AirportHUCSmall Airport
Fort Allen Airport—Small Airport
Patillas Airport—Small Airport
Santa Isabel Airport—Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cataño

What is the population of Cataño?

Cataño has a population of 28,093 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 3,833 people per square mile, spread across 7.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.9% female and 47.1% male.

Is Cataño expensive to live in?

Cataño is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 78.3 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $36,981, 51% below the national average of $75,149. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average of $1,163.

Is Cataño safe?

Cataño is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 15 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Overall, Cataño receives a safety grade of C based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Cataño?

Cataño has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Cataño?

The unemployment rate in Cataño is 6.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition.

How much does housing cost in Cataño?

For renters, the median monthly rent is $800. The homeownership rate is 62.0%.

How are the schools in Cataño?

28.0% of adults in Cataño hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Cataño?

The obesity rate in Cataño is 41.1% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 1.5% of residents report depression.

Nearby Cities

Cataño zona urbana, PR 22,768 pop · 1.4 mi San Juan 418,140 pop · 1.9 mi Bayamón 203,499 pop · 3.8 mi Eleanor Roosevelt 5,075 pop · 3.9 mi Guaynabo zona urbana, PR 70,087 pop · 4.0 mi Mansión del Mar comunidad, PR 26,540 pop · 4.0 mi Levittown 29,785 pop · 4.2 mi Sabana Seca comunidad, PR 8,097 pop · 4.2 mi San Juan zona urbana, PR 320,691 pop · 4.4 mi Sabana Seca 6,247 pop · 4.5 mi Caño Martin Peña comunidad, PR 11,508 pop · 4.5 mi Bayamón zona urbana, PR 167,312 pop · 5.2 mi Guaynabo 81,360 pop · 5.8 mi Candelaria 17,631 pop · 6.5 mi
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