Lares zona urbana, PR

Full City Profile · Puerto Rico · Lares Municipio County

2.2 /5.0

C Fair

4,966 Population 2,446/sq mi density

$21,108 Median Income $11,954 per capita

$101,500 Home Value $1,052,735 Zillow

$475 Median Rent 41.0% income on rent

78°F Avg Temperature 356 sunny days/yr

2,772 Violent Crime/100K 9,039 property/100K

Overall

2.2 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.5 / 5.0

$21,108 median income, 6.8% unemployment

B+

Affordability

4.0 / 5.0

$101,500 home value, $475/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

2,772 violent crimes/100K (629% above avg)

Cost Overview

Cost of Living Index

100.0

Below national average

100 = US average

Median Monthly Rent

$475

59% below US avg

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio

$486

per month

1 Bedroom

$496

per month

2 Bedroom

$574

per month

3 Bedroom

$753

per month

4 Bedroom

$864

per month

Healthcare 40 services

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$250.00
Specialist Visit	$350.00
Urgent Care Visit	$200.00
Emergency Room Visit	$2,200.00
Dental Cleaning	$130.00
Dental Filling	$250.00
Root Canal	$1,000.00
Dental Crown	$1,200.00
Tooth Extraction	$250.00
Wisdom Teeth Removal	$1,500.00
Teeth Whitening	$500.00
Dental Implant	$4,000.00
Eye Exam	$200.00
Glasses (Prescription)	$350.00
Contact Lenses (Annual)	$250.00 annual
LASIK (Per Eye)	$2,500.00 per eye
X-Ray	$250.00
MRI	$1,500.00
CT Scan	$1,200.00
Ultrasound	$400.00

Blood Test (Basic Panel)	$150.00
Physical Therapy (Session)	$150.00 per session
Chiropractor Visit	$75.00
Dermatologist Visit	$250.00
Mental Health Therapy	$175.00 per session
Psychiatrist Visit	$300.00
Colonoscopy	$2,500.00
Mammogram	$300.00
Knee Replacement	$35,000.00
Hip Replacement	$32,000.00
Cataract Surgery (Per Eye)	$3,500.00 per eye
ACL Surgery	$25,000.00
Appendectomy	$15,000.00
C-Section Delivery	$22,000.00
Normal Childbirth	$13,000.00
Flu Shot	$40.00
COVID Test	$100.00
Prescription (Generic, 30-day)	$15.00 per month
Prescription (Brand, 30-day)	$250.00 per month
Ambulance Ride	$1,200.00

Auto Repair 18 services

Oil Change (Conventional)	$45.00
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$75.00
Brake Pad Replacement	$300.00
Tire Rotation	$40.00
New Tires (Set of 4)	$600.00 set of 4
Battery Replacement	$200.00
Transmission Repair	$3,000.00
AC Repair	$500.00
Windshield Replacement	$350.00

Wheel Alignment	$100.00
Spark Plug Replacement	$200.00
Alternator Replacement	$500.00
Timing Belt Replacement	$700.00
Car Detailing (Full)	$200.00
Towing (Per Mile)	$5.00 per mile
State Inspection	$30.00
Emissions Test	$50.00
Check Engine Diagnostic	$100.00

Home Services 25 services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$100.00 per hour
Electrician (Per Hour)	$90.00 per hour
HVAC Repair	$400.00
HVAC System Install	$7,000.00
Roof Repair	$1,000.00
Roof Replacement	$9,000.00
Interior Painting (Avg Home)	$2,500.00
Exterior Painting (Avg Home)	$3,500.00
Pest Control (One-Time)	$200.00
Pest Control (Annual Plan)	$500.00 annual
Carpet Cleaning (3 Rooms)	$175.00
Lawn Mowing (Per Visit)	$50.00 per visit
Lawn Care (Monthly)	$150.00 monthly

Tree Removal	$800.00
Gutter Cleaning	$200.00
Pressure Washing (House)	$300.00
Foundation Repair	$5,000.00
Kitchen Remodel (Mid-Range)	$30,000.00
Bathroom Remodel (Mid-Range)	$12,000.00
Flooring Install	$8.00 per sq ft
Window Replacement	$650.00 per window
Fence Install (Wood)	$30.00 per ft
Garage Door Replacement	$1,200.00
Water Heater Replacement	$1,500.00
Septic Tank Pumping	$400.00

Legal 12 services

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,500.00
Divorce (Contested)	$15,000.00
DUI Defense	$5,000.00
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,500.00
Will Preparation	$500.00
Trust Preparation	$2,500.00

Real Estate Closing	$2,000.00
Traffic Ticket Defense	$300.00
LLC Formation	$500.00
Immigration Consultation	$300.00
Criminal Defense (Misdemeanor)	$3,000.00
Personal Injury (Contingency)	$33.00 % of settlement

Personal Care 12 services

Men's Haircut	$25.00
Women's Haircut	$55.00
Hair Coloring (Full)	$150.00
Manicure	$25.00
Pedicure	$40.00
Massage (1 Hour)	$80.00 per session

Facial Treatment	$100.00
Gym Membership	$50.00 monthly
Personal Trainer (Session)	$70.00 per session
Dry Cleaning (Suit)	$15.00
Laundromat (Per Load)	$4.00 per load
Spa Day Package	$250.00

Food & Grocery 20 services

Gallon of Milk	$4.10 per gallon
Dozen Eggs	$3.50 per dozen
Loaf of Bread	$3.80
Chicken Breast	$4.50 per lb
Ground Beef	$5.50 per lb
Rice	$1.00 per lb
Bananas	$0.65 per lb
Apples	$1.80 per lb
Coffee	$7.50 per lb
Gasoline	$3.50 per gallon

Fast Food Meal	$10.00
Restaurant Meal (Casual)	$18.00
Restaurant Meal (Fine Dining)	$60.00
Pizza Delivery (Large)	$18.00
Coffee (Cafe Latte)	$5.50
Beer (6-Pack Domestic)	$10.00
Wine (750ml, Mid-Range)	$15.00
Cigarettes (Pack)	$8.50 per pack
Baby Formula (Can)	$25.00
Dog Food (Monthly)	$50.00 monthly

Utilities 8 services

Electricity (Monthly)	$140.00 monthly
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$70.00 monthly
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$70.00 monthly
Internet (Monthly)	$70.00 monthly

Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$65.00 monthly
Cable TV (Monthly)	$85.00 monthly
Trash Collection (Monthly)	$35.00 monthly
Home Insurance (Annual)	$2,000.00 annual

Transportation 8 services

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$200.00 monthly
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,000.00 annual
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$70.00 monthly
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$15.00

Car Registration (Annual)	$100.00 annual
Driver's License Renewal	$30.00
Tolls (Monthly Commuter)	$50.00 monthly
Vehicle Property Tax (Annual)	$400.00 annual

Education & Childcare 8 services

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,200.00 monthly
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,000.00 monthly
After-School Care (Monthly)	$400.00 monthly
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$50.00 per hour

SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,000.00
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,500.00 annual
Community College (Annual)	$4,000.00 annual
State University (Annual)	$10,000.00 annual

Pets 9 services

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$60.00
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$100.00 annual
Dog Grooming	$60.00
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$40.00 per night
Dog Spay/Neuter	$300.00

Cat Spay/Neuter	$200.00
Pet Emergency Visit	$800.00
Dental Cleaning (Dog)	$400.00
Microchipping	$50.00

Complete Cost Data

Housing Costs

Cost of Living Index	100.0
Median Rent	$475
Rent Burden	41.0%
FMR Studio	$486
FMR 1-Bedroom	$496
FMR 2-Bedroom	$574
FMR 3-Bedroom	$753
FMR 4-Bedroom	$864

Income Context

Median Income	$21,108
Per Capita Income	$11,954