Loíza zona urbana, PR

Puerto Rico · Metropolitan Area

Loíza zona urbana is a small town in Puerto Rico with a population of 2,593. Residents earn $12,289 per year, which is 84% below the national average.

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
2,593 Population 4,987/sq mi density
$12,289 Median Income $10,098 per capita
$92,300 Home Value
$329 Median Rent
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$12,289 median income, 12.3% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$92,300 home value, $329/mo rent
Median Income $12,289
84% lower than US avg
Home Value $92,300
67% lower than US avg
Median Rent $329
72% lower than US avg
Unemployment 12.3%
242% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 65.5%
428% higher than US avg

How Loíza zona urbana Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,593
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density4,987/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 8%

Economy

F
Median Income$12,289
Per Capita$10,098
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty65.5%
Commute28 min

Housing

C
Home Value$92,300
Rent$329
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation9 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute28 min
Libraries2

Is Loíza zona urbana a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Loíza zona urbana receives an overall livability score of 1.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Loíza zona urbana faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Loíza zona urbana is $12,289, 84% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 65.5% 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 Loíza zona urbana is $92,300, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $329 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.5x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Climate & Weather

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

Loíza zona urbana has a population of 2,593 with a density of 4,987 people per square mile. The median age is 43.9 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (32.3%), with 7.6% White.

Population

2,593
Total Population
4,987
People / sq mi
43.9yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.4%
Female 53.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Loíza zona urbana vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Loíza zona urbana vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Loíza zona urbana is $12,289, which is 84% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 65.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Loíza zona urbana vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$12,289
84% below US avg
Per Capita Income$10,098
Avg Weekly Wage$514

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.3%
242% above US avg
Poverty Rate65.5%
428% above US avg
Establishments (County)96

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.4 min
Work from Home4.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Loíza zona urbana is $92,300, 67% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $329 (72% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$92,300
67% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$329
72% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied41.7%

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Loíza zona urbana vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.8%

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Loíza zona urbana 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

Elevation9 ft (3 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density4,987/sq mi
Coordinates18.4331°N, 65.8780°W
County FIPS72087
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+.

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density4,987/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries2

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.4 min
Work from Home4.6%

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