Palmarejo comunidad (Lajas Municipio), PR

Full City Profile · Puerto Rico · San Germán Municipio County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,620 Population 4,765/sq mi density
$18,284 Median Income $9,108 per capita
$86,800 Home Value $1,052,735 Zillow
79°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$18,284 median income, 29.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$86,800 home value, /mo rent

Palmarejo comunidad (Lajas Municipio), PR

At a Glance

Median Income
$18,284
76% below
$9,108 per capita
Home Value
$86,800
69% below
Zillow: $1,052,735
Unemployment
29.1%
708% above
66.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.8%
20% below
Avg Temperature
79°F

How Palmarejo comunidad (Lajas Municipio) Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
24%
Home Value
31%
Poverty
536%
Unemployment
808%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Palmarejo comunidad (Lajas Municipio) 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

Palmarejo comunidad (Lajas Municipio) residents earn a median household income of $18,284 , which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $9,108. The unemployment rate stands at 29.1% (708% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 66.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 418 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Palmarejo comunidad (Lajas Municipio) is $86,800 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,052,735. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Climate & Weather

Palmarejo comunidad (Lajas Municipio) 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

Population1,620
Median Age59.5 yrs
Density4,765/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

F
Median Income$18,284
Per Capita$9,108
Unemployment29.1%
Poverty66.5%
Avg Weekly Wage$531

Housing

A
Home Value$86,800
Rent
Ownership86.5%
Zillow$1,052,735
Housing Units573
Rent Burden30.5%

Health

Obesity25.8%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
Elevation136 ft

Did You Know?

The median home in Palmarejo comunidad (Lajas Municipio) was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Luis Munoz Marin International (76 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.549 (U.S. avg: 0.490).