Signals
Ponce
San Germán
Climate
81 · Top 16%
vs76 · Top 26%
Physical resilience
8 · Bottom 3%
vs8 · Bottom 3%
Housing affordability
40 · Bottom 4%
vs39 · Bottom 4%
Access
95 · Top 40%
vs80 · Bottom 23%
Economic stability
11 · Bottom 1%
vs6 · Bottom 1%
Measured values
| Metric | Ponce | San Germán | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 107,805 | 10,747 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $19,470 | $16,469 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $15,221 | $13,792 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 3,802/sq mi | 3,754/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $113,100 | $123,700 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $536 | $395 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 65.4% | 54.7% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.6% | 32.8% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 49.6% | 54.2% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 92°F | 92°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 63°F | 62°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 37.5" | 44.9" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 4 mi | 32 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 24.8 min | 23.1 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 44.7 | 45.1 | 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
Ponce
Elevated or high exposure: hurricane, landslide.
San Germán
Elevated or high exposure: hurricane, landslide.
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