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Mayagüez Municipio, Puerto Rico

FIPS 72097

Juniper

Mayagüez Municipio is in the 1th percentile nationally for median rent. It also sits in the highest 4% nationally for home price against income. And it sits in the lowest 5% statewide for median income.

Median Income

$18,295

Lower than 95% of Puerto Rico counties
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

6.1×

Higher than 96% of U.S. counties

The boundary of Mayagüez Municipio.

The basics

Total Population

70,828

Median Age

43.3

Population Density

912.86

Home values & property tax

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Median Property Tax

$577

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.52%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$484

Lower than 99% of U.S. counties

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Home Price Growth, Past Year

Data unavailable

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

Data unavailable

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

Data unavailable

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

90.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

67.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

79.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

135.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

0

Annual Precipitation (in)

63.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.01

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

Mayagüez Municipio: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in Mayagüez Municipio?
The median annual property tax in Mayagüez Municipio is $577, an effective rate of 0.52% of home value.
Is Mayagüez Municipio expensive to live in?
Homes in Mayagüez Municipio cost about 6.1× the median household income, higher than 96% of U.S. counties.
What is the average rent in Mayagüez Municipio?
The median gross rent in Mayagüez Municipio is $484 a month, lower than 99% of U.S. counties.
How many people live in Mayagüez Municipio?
Mayagüez Municipio has a population of 70,828, about 912.86 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 43.3.
What is the weather like in Mayagüez Municipio?
Mayagüez Municipio averages 79.2°F year-round, summer highs near 90.2°F, winter lows around 67.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is Mayagüez Municipio at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0.01 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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