Las Marías comunidad, PR

Puerto Rico · Metropolitan Area

Las Marías comunidad is a small town in Puerto Rico with a population of 1,574. Residents earn $25,919 per year, which is 66% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,574 Population 6,558/sq mi density
$25,919 Median Income $13,334 per capita
$116,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$25,919 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$116,000 home value
Median Income $25,919
66% lower than US avg
Home Value $116,000
59% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.7%
81% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 52.1%
320% higher than US avg

How Las Marías comunidad Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,574
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density6,558/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 27%

Economy

C
Median Income$25,919
Per Capita$13,334
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty52.1%
Commute28 min

Housing

A
Home Value$116,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation31 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute28 min

Is Las Marías comunidad a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Las Marías comunidad receives an overall livability score of 3.2 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. Las Marías comunidad offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Las Marías comunidad is $25,919, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. The poverty rate of 52.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Las Marías comunidad is $116,000, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Climate & Weather

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

Las Marías comunidad has a population of 1,574 with a density of 6,558 people per square mile. The median age is 39.1 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Hispanic (34.8%), with 27.2% White.

Population

1,574
Total Population
6,558
People / sq mi
39.1yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Las Marías comunidad vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Las Marías comunidad vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Las Marías comunidad is $25,919, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 52.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Las Marías comunidad vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$25,919
66% below US avg
Per Capita Income$13,334
Avg Weekly Wage$656

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below US avg
Poverty Rate52.1%
320% above US avg
Establishments (County)326

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.9 min
Work from Home6.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Las Marías comunidad is $116,000, 59% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$116,000
59% 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-Occupied71.0%

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Las Marías comunidad vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.6%

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Las Marías 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

Elevation31 ft (9 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density6,558/sq mi
Coordinates18.2927°N, 67.1445°W
County FIPS72011
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M.

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density6,558/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.9 min
Work from Home6.2%

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