Census ACS · #35 MSA
San Juan Metro Area
The San Juan-Bayamón-Caguas, Pr Metropolitan Statistical Area has 2,063,795 residents. The median household income is $27,966 and the median home value is $138,700.
2,063,795
Population
1435
People / sq mi
$27,966
Median Income
$138,700
Median Home Value
The San Juan CBSA covers 1,438 sq mi of land at 1435.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 28.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
Economy & Income
$27,966
Median Household Income
$18,818
Per Capita Income
34.8%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$138,700
Median Home Value
$607
Median Rent
67.8%
Homeownership
Education
-
High School+
-
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.2%
Drive Alone
5.7%
Work From Home
29.7 min
Avg Commute
-
Foreign Born
San Juan spans this state
Nearby metros
Largest cities in Puerto Rico
Largest counties in Puerto Rico
Part of Puerto Rico
Other metros
Metro areas in Puerto Rico
Metro rankings
Frequently Asked Questions
The San Juan-Bayamón-Caguas, Pr Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 2,063,795 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #35 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the San Juan metro area is $27,966, with a per capita income of $18,818.
The San Juan-Bayamón-Caguas, Pr CBSA spans the state of Puerto Rico.
Where to stay near San Juan
Visiting or relocating to the San Juan metro area? Compare hotels and short-term rentals across the region — live availability and prices.
Top-rated places to stay near San Juan
Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.
Planning a move to San Juan?
Get relocation and cost-of-living insights for the San Juan metro by email. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
More from Puerto Rico
Data for the San Juan-Bayamón-Caguas, Pr CBSA (41980) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
San Juan stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US metro areas, at roughly 1,435 people per square mile. With 2,063,795 residents, San Juan is a metro area in PR.
Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $27,966, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US metro areas: 34.8%, above the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $138,700, with typical rent around $607.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in San Juan: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.