Signals
San Germán
Mayagüez
Climate
76 · Top 26%
vs79 · Top 19%
Physical resilience
8 · Bottom 3%
vs9 · Bottom 4%
Housing affordability
39 · Bottom 4%
vs35 · Bottom 3%
Access
80 · Bottom 23%
vs75 · Bottom 17%
Economic stability
6 · Bottom 1%
vs8 · Bottom 1%
Measured values
| Metric | San Germán | Mayagüez | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,747 | 58,977 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $16,469 | $17,410 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $13,792 | $14,396 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 3,754/sq mi | 2,811/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $123,700 | $114,000 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $395 | $482 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 54.7% | 45.3% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.8% | 28.3% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 54.2% | 54.7% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 92°F | 90°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 62°F | 68°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 44.9" | 51.3" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 32 mi | 40 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 23.1 min | 22.8 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 45.1 | 41.2 | 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
San Germán
Elevated or high exposure: hurricane, landslide.
Mayagüez
Elevated or high exposure: hurricane, landslide.
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