Playita Cortada comunidad, PR

Puerto Rico

Playita Cortada comunidad is a small town in Puerto Rico with a population of 1,461. Residents earn $16,841 per year, which is 78% below the national average.

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,461 Population 1,623/sq mi density
$16,841 Median Income $9,223 per capita
$104,600 Home Value
$577 Median Rent
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$16,841 median income, 4.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$104,600 home value, $577/mo rent
Median Income $16,841
78% lower than US avg
Home Value $104,600
63% lower than US avg
Median Rent $577
50% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.9%
36% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 70.5%
469% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,461
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density1,623/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 17%

Economy

D
Median Income$16,841
Per Capita$9,223
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty70.5%
Commute29 min

Housing

B
Home Value$104,600
Rent$577
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation3 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute29 min

Is Playita Cortada comunidad a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Playita Cortada comunidad receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Playita Cortada comunidad has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Playita Cortada comunidad is $16,841, 78% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 70.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Playita Cortada comunidad is $104,600, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $577 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Climate & Weather

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

Playita Cortada comunidad has a population of 1,461 with a density of 1,623 people per square mile. The median age is 36.6 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (19.2%), with 17% White.

Population

1,461
Total Population
1,623
People / sq mi
36.6yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.9%
Female 46.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Playita Cortada comunidad vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Playita Cortada comunidad vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Playita Cortada comunidad is $16,841, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 70.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Playita Cortada comunidad vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$16,841
78% below US avg
Per Capita Income$9,223
Avg Weekly Wage$598

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.9%
36% above US avg
Poverty Rate70.5%
469% above US avg
Establishments (County)264

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.7 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Playita Cortada comunidad is $104,600, 63% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $577 (50% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$104,600
63% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$577
50% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.1%

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.6%

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Playita Cortada 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

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density1,623/sq mi
Coordinates17.9734°N, 66.4390°W
County FIPS72133
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent.

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,623/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.7 min
Work from Home0.0%

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