La Playa comunidad, PR

Puerto Rico · Metropolitan Area

La Playa comunidad is a small town in Puerto Rico with a population of 1,552. Residents earn $28,618 per year, which is 62% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,552 Population 1,464/sq mi density
$28,618 Median Income $10,631 per capita
$90,800 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$28,618 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$90,800 home value
Median Income $28,618
62% lower than US avg
Home Value $90,800
68% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.6%
83% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 37.0%
198% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,552
Median Age48.6 yrs
Density1,464/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 14%

Economy

C
Median Income$28,618
Per Capita$10,631
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty37.0%
Commute9 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation5 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute9 min

Is La Playa comunidad a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, La Playa comunidad receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. La Playa comunidad offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in La Playa comunidad is $28,618, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. The poverty rate of 37.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 9 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in La Playa comunidad is $90,800, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Climate & Weather

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

La Playa comunidad has a population of 1,552 with a density of 1,464 people per square mile. The median age is 48.6 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Hispanic (39.2%), with 14.3% White, 3.2% Black.

Population

1,552
Total Population
1,464
People / sq mi
48.6yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.9%
Female 57.1%

Race & Ethnicity

La Playa comunidad vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

La Playa comunidad vs U.S. Average

The median household income in La Playa comunidad is $28,618, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 37.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 9 minutes.

Income: La Playa comunidad vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,618
62% below US avg
Per Capita Income$10,631
Avg Weekly Wage$656

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below US avg
Poverty Rate37.0%
198% above US avg
Establishments (County)326

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time9.4 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in La Playa comunidad is $90,800, 68% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$90,800
68% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied68.1%

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.9%

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: La Playa 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

Elevation5 ft (2 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density1,464/sq mi
Coordinates18.2856°N, 67.1888°W
County FIPS72011
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M.

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,464/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute9.4 min
Work from Home0.0%

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