Signals
Caño Martin Peña
Ponce
Climate
69 · Bottom 45%
vs81 · Top 16%
Physical resilience
17 · Bottom 11%
vs8 · Bottom 3%
Housing affordability
36 · Bottom 3%
vs40 · Bottom 4%
Access
97 · Top 29%
vs95 · Top 40%
Economic stability
11 · Bottom 1%
vs11 · Bottom 1%
Measured values
| Metric | Caño Martin Peña | Ponce | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,618 | 107,805 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $19,149 | $19,470 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $13,156 | $15,221 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 16,887/sq mi | 3,802/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $105,400 | $113,100 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $578 | $536 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 53.3% | 65.4% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.6% | 31.6% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 59.5% | 49.6% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 89°F | 92°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 72°F | 63°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 59.9" | 37.5" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 3 mi | 4 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 26.6 min | 24.8 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 47.4 | 44.7 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Caño Martin Peña
Elevated or high exposure: hurricane.
Ponce
Elevated or high exposure: hurricane, landslide.
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