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Vega Baja zona urbana, PR

Full City Profile · Puerto Rico · Vega Baja Municipio County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
22,730 Population 3,726/sq mi density
$22,455 Median Income $13,708 per capita
$115,400 Home Value $1,052,735 Zillow
$618 Median Rent 32.6% income on rent
80°F Avg Temperature 355 sunny days/yr
2,772 Violent Crime/100K 9,039 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$22,455 median income, 6.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$115,400 home value, $618/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,772 violent crimes/100K (629% above avg)

Vega Baja zona urbana, PR

At a Glance

Median Income
$22,455
70% below
$13,708 per capita
Home Value
$115,400
59% below
Zillow: $1,052,735
Median Rent
$618/mo
47% below
32.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
2,772/100K
629% above
9,039/100K property
Unemployment
6.6%
83% above
39.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.8%
20% below
Avg Temperature
80°F
355 sunny days/yr

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

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

Income
30%
Home Value
41%
Rent
53%
Poverty
318%
Unemployment
183%
Crime
729%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vega Baja zona urbana a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Vega Baja zona urbana residents earn a median household income of $22,455 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,708. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 39.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 555 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Vega Baja zona urbana is $115,400 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,052,735. Median rent is $618/month, with 32.6% 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 1975.

Safety & Crime

Vega Baja zona urbana reports 2,772 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 629% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 9,039/100K.

Climate & Weather

Vega Baja zona urbana has an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 355 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Data Overview

People

Population22,730
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density3,726/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.0%

Economy

D
Median Income$22,455
Per Capita$13,708
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty39.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$629

Housing

B+
Home Value$115,400
Rent$618
Ownership71.8%
Zillow$1,052,735
Housing Units10,862
Rent Burden32.6%

Crime

F
Violent2,772/100K
Property9,039/100K

Health

Obesity25.8%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F
Sunny Days355/yr
Rain42.2 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation247 ft

Education

Bachelor's+
High School+
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.7/10

Community

Commute30 min
Broadband61.6%
Internet Speed87 Mbps

Did You Know?

The median home in Vega Baja zona urbana was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Luis Munoz Marin International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.536 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.