Vega Baja zona urbana, PR

Full City Profile · Puerto Rico · Vega Baja Municipio County

2.4 /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
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$22,455 median income, 15.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$115,400 home value, $618/mo rent

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
Unemployment
15.3%
325% above
39.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.8%
20% below
Avg Temperature
80°F

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
425%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vega Baja 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 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 15.3% (325% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population22,730
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density3,726/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%

Economy

F
Median Income$22,455
Per Capita$13,708
Unemployment15.3%
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%

Health

Obesity25.8%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F
Rain42.2 in/yr
Elevation247 ft

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).