Lajas zona urbana, PR

Full City Profile · Puerto Rico · San Germán Municipio County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,299 Population 2,885/sq mi density
$23,151 Median Income $13,010 per capita
$115,700 Home Value $1,052,735 Zillow
$456 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
79°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$23,151 median income, 19.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$115,700 home value, $456/mo rent

Lajas zona urbana, PR

At a Glance

Median Income
$23,151
69% below
$13,010 per capita
Home Value
$115,700
59% below
Zillow: $1,052,735
Median Rent
$456/mo
61% below
28.4% of income on rent
Unemployment
19.9%
453% above
46.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.8%
20% below
Avg Temperature
79°F

How Lajas zona urbana Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lajas zona urbana's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
31%
Home Value
41%
Rent
39%
Poverty
377%
Unemployment
553%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lajas zona urbana a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lajas zona urbana residents earn a median household income of $23,151 , which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,010. The unemployment rate stands at 19.9% (453% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 46.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 418 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lajas zona urbana is $115,700 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,052,735. Median rent is $456/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.

Climate & Weather

Lajas zona urbana has an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,299
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density2,885/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%

Economy

F
Median Income$23,151
Per Capita$13,010
Unemployment19.9%
Poverty46.7%
Avg Weekly Wage$531

Housing

B+
Home Value$115,700
Rent$456
Ownership63.1%
Zillow$1,052,735
Housing Units2,194
Rent Burden28.4%

Health

Obesity25.8%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
Elevation126 ft

Did You Know?

The median home in Lajas zona urbana was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Luis Munoz Marin International (74 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.549 (U.S. avg: 0.490).