La Fermina comunidad, PR

Puerto Rico · Metropolitan Area

La Fermina comunidad is a small town in Puerto Rico with a population of 2,139. Residents earn $18,906 per year, which is 75% below the national average.

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
2,139 Population 2,205/sq mi density
$18,906 Median Income $9,717 per capita
$106,500 Home Value
$677 Median Rent
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$18,906 median income, 7.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$106,500 home value, $677/mo rent
Median Income $18,906
75% lower than US avg
Home Value $106,500
62% lower than US avg
Median Rent $677
42% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.6%
111% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 57.0%
360% higher than US avg

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

People

Population2,139
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density2,205/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 8%

Economy

F
Median Income$18,906
Per Capita$9,717
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty57.0%
Commute30 min

Housing

B
Home Value$106,500
Rent$677
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation371 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute30 min
Libraries4

Is La Fermina comunidad a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, La Fermina comunidad receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. La Fermina comunidad has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in La Fermina comunidad is $18,906, 75% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 57.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in La Fermina comunidad is $106,500, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $677 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Climate & Weather

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

La Fermina comunidad has a population of 2,139 with a density of 2,205 people per square mile. The median age is 34.9 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (10.6%), with 7.7% White.

Population

2,139
Total Population
2,205
People / sq mi
34.9yrs
Median Age
10% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.8%
Female 47.2%

Race & Ethnicity

La Fermina comunidad vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

La Fermina comunidad vs U.S. Average

The median household income in La Fermina comunidad is $18,906, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 57.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: La Fermina comunidad vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$18,906
75% below US avg
Per Capita Income$9,717
Avg Weekly Wage$662

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.6%
111% above US avg
Poverty Rate57.0%
360% above US avg
Establishments (County)318

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.8 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in La Fermina comunidad is $106,500, 62% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $677 (42% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$106,500
62% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$677
42% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied69.7%

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.8%

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: La Fermina 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

Elevation371 ft (113 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density2,205/sq mi
Coordinates18.1734°N, 65.8519°W
County FIPS72085
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+.

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,205/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.8 min
Work from Home0.0%

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