Palmas comunidad, PR

Puerto Rico · Metropolitan Area

Palmas comunidad is a small town in Puerto Rico with a population of 1,173. Residents earn $18,337 per year, which is 76% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,173 Population 895/sq mi density
$18,337 Median Income $11,314 per capita
$93,200 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$18,337 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$93,200 home value
Median Income $18,337
76% lower than US avg
Home Value $93,200
67% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 77.8%
527% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,173
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density895/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Largest GroupWhite 30%

Economy

C
Median Income$18,337
Per Capita$11,314
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty77.8%

Housing

B+
Home Value$93,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation168 ft

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A

Is Palmas comunidad a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Palmas comunidad receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Palmas comunidad offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Palmas comunidad is $18,337, 76% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 77.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Palmas comunidad is $93,200, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. The price-to-income ratio of 5.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Climate & Weather

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

Palmas comunidad has a population of 1,173 with a density of 895 people per square mile. The median age is 51.2 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (29.6%), with 11.2% Hispanic, 9.5% Black.

Population

1,173
Total Population
895
People / sq mi
51.2yrs
Median Age
32% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 38.7%
Female 61.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Palmas comunidad vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Palmas comunidad vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Palmas comunidad is $18,337, which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 77.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Palmas comunidad vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$18,337
76% below US avg
Per Capita Income$11,314
Avg Weekly Wage$648

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate77.8%
527% above US avg
Establishments (County)112

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Palmas comunidad is $93,200, 67% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$93,200
67% 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-Occupied85.5%

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.9%

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Palmas 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

Elevation168 ft (51 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density895/sq mi
Coordinates17.9884°N, 66.0251°W
County FIPS72015
It is classified as Metro — under 250K.

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density895/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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