Palo Seco comunidad, PR

Puerto Rico · Metropolitan Area

Palo Seco comunidad is a small town in Puerto Rico with a population of 1,001. Residents earn $18,582 per year, which is 75% below the national average.

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
1,001 Population 2,224/sq mi density
$18,582 Median Income $10,400 per capita
$109,100 Home Value
$564 Median Rent
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$18,582 median income, 8.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$109,100 home value, $564/mo rent
Median Income $18,582
75% lower than US avg
Home Value $109,100
61% lower than US avg
Median Rent $564
52% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.3%
131% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 59.8%
382% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,001
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density2,224/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Largest GroupWhite 8%

Economy

F
Median Income$18,582
Per Capita$10,400
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty59.8%
Commute23 min

Housing

B
Home Value$109,100
Rent$564
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation165 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute23 min
Libraries2

Is Palo Seco comunidad a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Palo Seco comunidad receives an overall livability score of 2.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. 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. Palo Seco comunidad has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Palo Seco comunidad is $18,582, 75% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 59.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Palo Seco comunidad is $109,100, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $564 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.9x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Climate & Weather

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

Palo Seco comunidad has a population of 1,001 with a density of 2,224 people per square mile. The median age is 39.8 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (34.9%), with 7.7% White.

Population

1,001
Total Population
2,224
People / sq mi
39.8yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 61.7%
Female 38.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Palo Seco comunidad vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Palo Seco comunidad vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Palo Seco comunidad is $18,582, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 59.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Palo Seco comunidad vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$18,582
75% below US avg
Per Capita Income$10,400
Avg Weekly Wage$547

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.3%
131% above US avg
Poverty Rate59.8%
382% above US avg
Establishments (County)114

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.7 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Palo Seco comunidad is $109,100, 61% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $564 (52% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$109,100
61% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$564
52% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied55.0%

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.1%

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Palo Seco 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

Elevation165 ft (50 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density2,224/sq mi
Coordinates18.0093°N, 65.9370°W
County FIPS72109
It is classified as Metro — under 250K.

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density2,224/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries2

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.7 min
Work from Home0.0%

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