Census ACS · 28 cities
Richest Cities in Puerto Rico
Income levels vary widely across Puerto Rico's 28 major cities. Guaynabo zona urbana leads with a median household income of $53,936. Cities with higher incomes tend to have more educated residents, stronger job markets, and higher home values. The gap between the richest and most affordable cities in Puerto Rico can reveal important patterns about economic opportunity, cost of living, and quality of life across the state.
Source: Census ACS 5-Year Estimates
| # | City | Median Income | Home Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yauco zona urbana | $22,777 | $109,700 | 14,903 |
| 2 | Vega Baja zona urbana | $22,455 | $115,400 | 22,730 |
| 3 | Trujillo Alto zona urbana | $38,951 | $165,000 | 43,752 |
| 4 | San Juan zona urbana | $27,500 | $174,000 | 320,691 |
| 5 | San Germán zona urbana | $16,052 | $116,700 | 10,877 |
| 6 | Río Grande zona urbana | $22,033 | $126,500 | 12,325 |
| 7 | Ponce zona urbana | $18,650 | $109,900 | 109,765 |
| 8 | Mayagüez zona urbana | $17,092 | $110,300 | 59,427 |
| 9 | Mansión del Mar comunidad | $37,256 | $154,400 | 26,540 |
| 10 | Manatí zona urbana | $15,912 | $110,600 | 10,750 |
| 11 | Isabela zona urbana | $19,281 | $112,000 | 10,642 |
| 12 | Humacao zona urbana | $21,366 | $113,400 | 15,893 |
| 13 | Hormigueros zona urbana | $25,197 | $112,200 | 11,166 |
| 14 | Guaynabo zona urbana | $53,936 | $234,600 | 70,087 |
| 15 | Guayama zona urbana | $21,010 | $107,300 | 17,815 |
| 16 | Fajardo zona urbana | $24,305 | $118,400 | 25,524 |
| 17 | Dorado zona urbana | $43,460 | $209,200 | 13,151 |
| 18 | Corozal zona urbana | $23,539 | $124,400 | 10,672 |
| 19 | Cayey zona urbana | $20,024 | $128,700 | 14,518 |
| 20 | Cataño zona urbana | $24,307 | $134,700 | 22,768 |
| 21 | Carolina zona urbana | $35,843 | $153,300 | 139,051 |
| 22 | Canóvanas zona urbana | $43,804 | $164,900 | 12,662 |
| 23 | Caño Martin Peña comunidad | $17,817 | $104,200 | 11,508 |
| 24 | Candelaria comunidad | $38,884 | $141,100 | 14,319 |
| 25 | Caguas zona urbana | $26,649 | $133,400 | 72,862 |
| 26 | Bayamón zona urbana | $31,058 | $144,400 | 167,312 |
| 27 | Arecibo zona urbana | $21,984 | $110,900 | 40,255 |
| 28 | Aguadilla zona urbana | $13,125 | $106,300 | 11,060 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Guaynabo zona urbana is the #1 ranked city in Puerto Rico by median household income, with a value of $53,936 according to latest Census ACS data.
Puerto Rico has 28 cities with 10,000+ population tracked in latest Census ACS data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Covers cities with populations of 10,000 or more in Puerto Rico.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.