Vega Alta zona urbana, PR

Full City Profile · Puerto Rico · Vega Alta Municipio County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
8,681 Population 4,593/sq mi density
$23,682 Median Income $14,476 per capita
$125,400 Home Value $1,052,735 Zillow
$657 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
78°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$23,682 median income, 20.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$125,400 home value, $657/mo rent

Vega Alta zona urbana, PR

At a Glance

Median Income
$23,682
68% below
$14,476 per capita
Home Value
$125,400
56% below
Zillow: $1,052,735
Median Rent
$657/mo
44% below
28.5% of income on rent
Unemployment
20.9%
481% above
40.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.8%
20% below
Avg Temperature
78°F

How Vega Alta zona urbana Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Vega Alta zona urbana's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
32%
Home Value
44%
Rent
56%
Poverty
329%
Unemployment
581%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vega Alta zona urbana a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Vega Alta zona urbana residents earn a median household income of $23,682 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,476. The unemployment rate stands at 20.9% (481% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 40.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 352 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Vega Alta zona urbana is $125,400 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,052,735. Median rent is $657/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Climate & Weather

Vega Alta zona urbana has an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,681
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density4,593/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%

Economy

F
Median Income$23,682
Per Capita$14,476
Unemployment20.9%
Poverty40.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$578

Housing

B+
Home Value$125,400
Rent$657
Ownership60.9%
Zillow$1,052,735
Housing Units4,202
Rent Burden28.5%

Health

Obesity25.8%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F
Rain49.3 in/yr
Elevation121 ft

Did You Know?

The median home in Vega Alta zona urbana was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Luis Munoz Marin International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.549 (U.S. avg: 0.490).