Arecibo
PR · Ranked #170 of 373 metros
78Affordable
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Housing in Arecibo costs 4.16× the median income, below the national average of 4.5×. The median home price is $113K and median rent is $565/month. Arecibo ranks #170 of 373 metros for affordability.
Median Home Price
🏠$113K
Need $33K income
Median Rent
🔑$565
Need $23K income
Median Income
💰$27K
Pop: 166,140
Rent Burden
⚠️12.0%
of renters paying >30%
Homeownership
🏡72.0%
Rent Burden
vs. National Average
Key Facts vs. National Average
| Metric | Arecibo | National |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Income Ratio | 4.16x | 6.1x |
| Rent Burden | 12.0% | 31.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.0% | 65.5% |
| YoY Rent Change | 0% | +2.8% |
| Mortgage Denial Rate | 0.0% | 13.5% |
| Eviction Rate | 0.0% | 3.6% |
HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026)
Section 8 voucher payment standards
Studio$437/mo
1 Bedroom$440/mo
2 Bedroom$510/mo
3 Bedroom$699/mo
4 Bedroom$787/mo