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Cuenca, Ecuador

Full City Profile

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
636,996 Population 2,003/sq mi density
8,150 ft Elevation 2,484 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$6,738 median income, 3.3% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
46 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Cuenca, Ecuador

At a Glance

Median Income
$6,738
91% below
$6,738 per capita
Median Rent
$300/mo
74% below
Violent Crime
46/100K
88% below
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
55% below
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.4%
15% below
9.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
335 sunny days/yr

Is Cuenca a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cuenca residents earn a median household income of $6,738 , which is 91% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $6,738. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

Safety & Crime

Cuenca reports 46 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. The murder rate is 45.7/100K.

Education

15.0% of adults in Cuenca hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 96.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Cuenca has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 335 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 11.

Data Overview

People

Population636,996
Median Age28.0 yrs
Density2,003/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$6,738
Per Capita$6,738
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty7.3%

Housing

F
Home ValueN/A
Rent$300
Ownership65.0%

Crime

C
Violent46/100K
PropertyN/A
Murder45.7/100K

Health

Obesity27.4%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking9.5%
Premature Death132/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days335/yr
Rain65.8 in/yr
AQI11 (Good)
Elevation8,150 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+96.3%

Community

Broadband72.7%

Did You Know?

8.3% of the population has a disability.