Home Value
$102,100
64% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
25.8%
20% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
38.3%
209% higher than US avg
How La Parguera comunidad Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,082
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density3,731/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Largest GroupWhite 29%
Economy
Per Capita$6,452
Poverty38.3%
Housing
Home Value$102,100
Ownership79.8%
Zillow$1,052,735
Housing Units698
Rent Burden28.0%
Health
Obesity25.8%
Uninsured17.4%
Climate
Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain46.6 in/yr
Elevation14 ft (4 m)
La Parguera comunidad has a population of 1,082 with a density of 3,731 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles. The median age is 46.3 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 37.1% female and 62.9% male. The city is predominantly Hispanic (100%), with 28.7% White. 82.6% have health insurance coverage.
Population
1,082
Total Population
2023 Census
46.3yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
La Parguera comunidad vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Spanish
88.6%
561% above US avg
Social Characteristics
La Parguera comunidad vs U.S. Average
Per capita income is $6,452 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $445, 69% lower than the U.S. average. 38.3% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 253 business establishments. The cost of living index is 100, roughly in line with the national average. 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).
Income: La Parguera comunidad vs U.S.
Income
| |
| Per Capita Income | $6,452 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $445 |
| Gini Index | 0.490 (0=equal, 1=unequal) |
Employment & Poverty
| |
| Poverty Rate | 38.3% |
| 209% above US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 253 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| |
| Cost of Living | 100.00 (100=avg) |
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
The median home value in La Parguera comunidad is $102,100, 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $1,052,735, higher than the Census estimate. Fair market rent ranges from $496 for a one-bedroom to $574 for a two-bedroom apartment. 79.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 698 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1980. 28.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing.
Home Values
| Census Median | $102,100 |
| 64% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,052,735 |
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $486 |
| 1 Bedroom | $496 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $574 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $753 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $864 |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 79.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 20.2% |
| Housing Units | 698 |
| Median Year Built | 1980 |
Property Tax
In La Parguera comunidad, 25.8% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 17.4% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate).
Health Metrics: La Parguera comunidad vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 25.8% |
| 20% below US avg |
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 82.6% |
| Uninsured | 17.4% |
| 102% above US avg |
Food & Exercise
La Parguera comunidad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 14 feet, near sea level.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.2°F |
| 47% above US avg |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 14 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,731/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.9749°N, 67.0459°W |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
| County | Lajas Municipio County |
| Nearest Airport | Luis Munoz Marin International (SJU) 76 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall
46.6"
23% above US avg
Wettest Month (Sep)
6.42"
Earthquake History
20,163 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 30, 2025.
| Jan 13, 2014 |
61 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico |
M6.4 |
121 km |
| Jan 7, 2020 |
4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico |
M6.4 |
25 km |
| Sep 24, 2019 |
67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
M6.0 |
125 km |
| Jan 11, 2020 |
5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico |
M5.9 |
21 km |
| May 16, 2010 |
4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico |
M5.8 |
47 km |
| Jan 6, 2020 |
14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico |
M5.8 |
27 km |
| May 28, 2014 |
45 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic |
M5.8 |
138 km |
| Aug 5, 2025 |
38 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic |
M5.7 |
137 km |
| May 15, 2024 |
92 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
M5.6 |
149 km |
| Jan 7, 2020 |
0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico |
M5.6 |
29 km |
| Jan 7, 2020 |
11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico |
M5.6 |
36 km |
| Feb 4, 2008 |
Puerto Rico region |
M5.5 |
118 km |
| Dec 11, 2000 |
65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico |
M5.5 |
124 km |
| May 2, 2020 |
6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico |
M5.4 |
34 km |
| Nov 23, 1992 |
28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
M5.3 |
86 km |
| Jul 3, 2020 |
9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico |
M5.3 |
9 km |
| Jan 15, 2020 |
Puerto Rico region |
M5.2 |
7 km |
| Jan 10, 2020 |
4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico |
M5.2 |
18 km |
| Jan 11, 2020 |
19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico |
M5.2 |
32 km |
| Mar 21, 2003 |
61 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic |
M5.1 |
115 km |
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)
Hurricane History
22 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erin (2025, Cat 3).
| Year |
Name |
Category |
Closest |
| 2025 |
Erin |
Category 4 |
289 km |
| 2024 |
Ernesto |
Category 1 |
215 km |
| 2022 |
Fiona |
Category 2 |
6 km |
| 2021 |
Elsa |
Category 1 |
269 km |
| 2019 |
Dorian |
Category 1 |
193 km |
| 2017 |
Maria |
Category 5 |
67 km |
| 2017 |
Irma |
Category 5 |
163 km |
| 2011 |
Irene |
Category 1 |
97 km |
| 2010 |
Earl |
Category 4 |
246 km |
| 2008 |
Omar |
Category 3 |
242 km |
| 2004 |
Frances |
Category 4 |
300 km |
| 2004 |
Jeanne |
Category 1 |
122 km |
| 2000 |
Debby |
Category 1 |
141 km |
| 1999 |
Lenny |
Category 4 |
185 km |
| 1998 |
Georges |
Category 3 |
21 km |
| 1996 |
Bertha |
Category 3 |
187 km |
| 1996 |
Hortense |
Category 2 |
16 km |
| 1995 |
Marilyn |
Category 3 |
174 km |
| 1989 |
Hugo |
Category 4 |
140 km |
| 1988 |
Gilbert |
Category 2 |
212 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)
Tornado History
22 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest: EF1.
| Date |
Rating |
Distance |
Fatalities |
| Jul 16, 2023 |
EF1 |
47 km |
0 |
| May 1, 2022 |
EF1 |
63 km |
0 |
| Jun 7, 1962 |
EF1 |
30 km |
0 |
| Aug 9, 2023 |
EF0 |
53 km |
0 |
| Jul 27, 2019 |
EF0 |
8 km |
0 |
| Nov 18, 2016 |
EF0 |
78 km |
0 |
| Oct 1, 2013 |
EF0 |
43 km |
0 |
| Sep 13, 2012 |
EF0 |
38 km |
0 |
| Aug 7, 2011 |
EF0 |
45 km |
0 |
| Aug 25, 2009 |
EF0 |
59 km |
0 |
| Aug 6, 2007 |
EF0 |
37 km |
0 |
| Jun 15, 2006 |
EF0 |
39 km |
0 |
| Jun 22, 2005 |
EF0 |
56 km |
0 |
| Oct 16, 2004 |
EF0 |
39 km |
0 |
| Oct 4, 2002 |
EF0 |
39 km |
0 |
| Jun 3, 2001 |
EF0 |
39 km |
0 |
| Aug 25, 2000 |
EF0 |
83 km |
0 |
| Sep 6, 1999 |
EF0 |
27 km |
0 |
| Jul 20, 1999 |
EF0 |
27 km |
0 |
| Jun 28, 1972 |
EF0 |
52 km |
0 |
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
Highest wave on record: 6.1 m (20 ft).
| Year |
Location |
Cause |
Max Wave |
Deaths |
Distance |
| 1918 |
PUERTO RICO: MONA PASSAGE |
Eruption + Earthquake |
6.1 m |
144 |
82 km |
| 2020 |
PUERTO RICO |
Earthquake |
0.1 m |
4 |
25 km |
| 1918 |
PUERTO RICO |
Earthquake |
- |
- |
55 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 |
83 km |
| 2007 |
UNNAMED |
3,896 |
82 km |
| 2005 |
UNNAMED |
1,888 |
89 km |
| 2005 |
PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 |
1,137 |
78 km |
| 2005 |
UNNAMED |
725 |
97 km |
| 2007 |
CARR 304 |
606 |
1 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)
Monthly Weather
| Month |
Avg Temperature |
Precipitation |
Summary |
| January |
75°F (24°C) |
1.3 in |
Coldest |
| February |
76°F (24°C) |
1.2 in |
Driest |
| March |
76°F (25°C) |
1.6 in |
|
| April |
78°F (26°C) |
2.3 in |
|
| May |
80°F (27°C) |
4.2 in |
|
| June |
81°F (27°C) |
2.9 in |
|
| July |
82°F (28°C) |
3.2 in |
Warmest |
| August |
81°F (27°C) |
5.1 in |
|
| September |
81°F (27°C) |
6.4 in |
Wettest |
| October |
80°F (27°C) |
5.9 in |
|
| November |
79°F (26°C) |
4.6 in |
|
| December |
76°F (25°C) |
1.9 in |
|
La Parguera comunidad has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.4") and February the driest (1.2").
Average costs for common services in La Parguera comunidad. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.
Healthcare
| Doctor Visit (Primary Care) |
$250 ($150-$400) |
| Specialist Visit |
$350 ($200-$550) |
| Urgent Care Visit |
$200 ($100-$350) |
| Emergency Room Visit |
$2,200 ($800-$5,000) |
| Dental Cleaning |
$130 ($75-$200) |
| Dental Filling |
$250 ($150-$400) |
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Auto Repair
| Oil Change (Conventional) |
$45 ($25-$75) |
| Oil Change (Synthetic) |
$75 ($50-$120) |
| Brake Pad Replacement |
$300 ($150-$500) |
| Tire Rotation |
$40 ($20-$75) |
| New Tires (Set of 4) |
$600 ($400-$1,000) |
| Battery Replacement |
$200 ($100-$350) |
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Home Services
| Plumber (Per Hour) |
$100 ($60-$150) |
| Electrician (Per Hour) |
$90 ($50-$140) |
| HVAC Repair |
$400 ($150-$800) |
| HVAC System Install |
$7,000 ($4,000-$12,000) |
| Roof Repair |
$1,000 ($400-$2,000) |
| Roof Replacement |
$9,000 ($5,500-$15,000) |
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Legal
| Divorce (Uncontested) |
$1,500 ($500-$3,500) |
| Divorce (Contested) |
$15,000 ($5,000-$30,000) |
| DUI Defense |
$5,000 ($2,000-$10,000) |
| Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) |
$1,500 ($800-$3,000) |
| Will Preparation |
$500 ($200-$1,000) |
| Trust Preparation |
$2,500 ($1,000-$5,000) |
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Personal Care
| Men's Haircut |
$25 ($15-$45) |
| Women's Haircut |
$55 ($30-$100) |
| Hair Coloring (Full) |
$150 ($75-$250) |
| Manicure |
$25 ($15-$45) |
| Pedicure |
$40 ($25-$65) |
| Massage (1 Hour) |
$80 ($50-$130) |
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Food & Grocery
| Gallon of Milk (per gallon) |
$4.10 ($3.00-$5.50) |
| Dozen Eggs (per dozen) |
$3.50 ($2.50-$5.00) |
| Loaf of Bread |
$3.80 ($2.50-$5.50) |
| Chicken Breast (per lb) |
$4.50 ($3.00-$6.50) |
| Ground Beef (per lb) |
$5.50 ($4.00-$7.50) |
| Rice (per lb) |
$1.00 ($0.60-$1.80) |
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Utilities
| Electricity (Monthly) |
$140 ($80-$250) |
| Natural Gas (Monthly) |
$70 ($30-$150) |
| Water/Sewer (Monthly) |
$70 ($40-$120) |
| Internet (Monthly) |
$70 ($40-$100) |
| Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) |
$65 ($30-$100) |
| Cable TV (Monthly) |
$85 ($50-$150) |
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Transportation
| Monthly Parking (Downtown) |
$200 ($75-$500) |
| Car Insurance (Annual) |
$2,000 ($1,200-$3,500) |
| Bus Pass (Monthly) |
$70 ($30-$130) |
| Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) |
$15 ($8.00-$25) |
| Car Registration (Annual) |
$100 ($30-$250) |
| Driver's License Renewal |
$30 ($15-$75) |
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Education & Childcare
| Daycare (Infant, Monthly) |
$1,200 ($600-$2,500) |
| Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) |
$1,000 ($500-$2,000) |
| After-School Care (Monthly) |
$400 ($200-$700) |
| Tutoring (Per Hour) |
$50 ($25-$100) |
| SAT/ACT Prep Course |
$1,000 ($400-$2,500) |
| Private School (K-12, Annual) |
$12,500 ($5,000-$30,000) |
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Pets
| Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) |
$60 ($30-$100) |
| Dog Vaccination (Annual) |
$100 ($50-$200) |
| Dog Grooming |
$60 ($30-$100) |
| Pet Boarding (Per Night) |
$40 ($20-$75) |
| Dog Spay/Neuter |
$300 ($150-$500) |
| Cat Spay/Neuter |
$200 ($100-$400) |
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Frequently Asked Questions About La Parguera comunidad
What is the population of La Parguera comunidad?
La Parguera comunidad has a population of 1,082 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 3,731 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 37.1% female and 62.9% male.
Is La Parguera comunidad expensive to live in?
La Parguera comunidad has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 100 (baseline: 100). The median home value is $102,100 (64% below the U.S. median).
What is the weather like in La Parguera comunidad?
La Parguera comunidad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 46.6 inches.
How much does housing cost in La Parguera comunidad?
The median home value in La Parguera comunidad is $102,100. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $1,052,735. The homeownership rate is 79.8%.
How are the schools in La Parguera comunidad?
Schools in La Parguera comunidad score 5.7 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 2.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.
How healthy is La Parguera comunidad?
The obesity rate in La Parguera comunidad is 25.8% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 17.4% lack health insurance (above the national rate).
What are the demographics of La Parguera comunidad?
The racial and ethnic makeup of La Parguera comunidad is 28.7% White, 100% Hispanic or Latino. 82.6% have health insurance coverage.