The story of this market
The typical home in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico sells for about $114,000.
HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $482 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+2.1%
USA · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
The Mayagüez housing market remains stable with low median home values and rents, reflecting a local economy heavily influenced by the education sector and public institutions. Market activity is characterized by limited inventory turnover and a reliance on local demand, with no significant speculative growth observed in recent data.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Mayagüez yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 3 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 64 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0.02% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.
- Surf 'N Fun Water Park4.49.4 mi
- Las Cascadas Waterpark3.716.6 mi
- Formula Fun Trampoline Park Mayagüez4.63.5 mi
- Aguadilla Bowling Center4.314.5 mi
- Formula Fun Isabela4.520.1 mi
- Cascada Gozalandia4.814.1 mi
- El Faro de Rincón4.815 mi
- Surf 'N Fun Water Park4.49.4 mi
- Gozalandia Waterfalls Campground4.714 mi
- SANDY BEACH4.714.9 mi
- El Faro de Rincón4.815 mi
- Túnel de Guajataca4.722.5 mi
- Faro Punta Higueras4.715 mi
- Yaucromatic4.721 mi
- Castillo Labadie (Palacete Los Moreau)4.617.8 mi
- Cascada Gozalandia4.814.1 mi
- Bunny Spot4.38.1 mi
- Plaza Don Alfredo Raffucci Bayron4.713 mi
- Playa Buye4.711.8 mi
- Parque Nacional Balneario Boquerón4.512.9 mi
- Marina Puerto Real4.69.8 mi
- Club Náutico de La Parguera4.716.6 mi
- Boqueron Yacht Club / Club Nautico de Boqueron4.412.6 mi
- Club Deportivo Del Oeste4.68.4 mi
- Mayagüez Mall4.43.5 mi
- Aguadilla Mall4.315.7 mi
- Western Plaza4.54.1 mi
- Marshalls & HomeGoods4.53.4 mi
- Burlington3.44.2 mi
- Aeropuerto Internacional Rafael Hernández4.320.4 mi
- La Concepción Hospital Helipad4.68.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
Provides significant maritime access and recreational opportunities for the region.
The historic core of the city featuring local commerce and dining establishments.
Mayagüez is well-suited for retirees, students, and local professionals who prioritize affordability and a dense suburban lifestyle, though it may be less attractive to investors seeking high-growth appreciation or luxury-market buyers.
The public school system in Mayagüez is part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education, which generally faces significant challenges in resource allocation and academic performance metrics compared to mainland standards.
Transportation is primarily reliant on private vehicle use via regional highway corridors, with limited public transit infrastructure available for daily commuting.
Mayagüez offers a variety of recreational amenities including coastal parks, proximity to the Mona Passage for maritime activities, and local cultural sites that serve as the primary leisure base for residents.
The rental market is characterized by a high share of renters and relatively low median asking rents, reflecting the local economic profile and a steady demand for affordable housing options.
The economy is anchored by the education sector, local government, and retail trade, with limited industrial diversification and a reliance on public sector stability.
Economic momentum is currently constrained, with the city relying on a mix of local commerce, education, and public sector employment, though infrastructure improvement projects are periodically initiated to address long-term maintenance needs.
Development is largely focused on the maintenance and rehabilitation of existing urban infrastructure rather than large-scale new construction projects.
Parcels are subject to municipal taxes managed by CRIM and may fall under specific utility service districts for water and electricity provided by central island authorities.
Mayagüez is located in a coastal region of Puerto Rico, making it susceptible to tropical storms, hurricanes, and potential flooding events, which significantly influence local property insurance premiums and risk management strategies.
Property insurance markets in the region are heavily influenced by high exposure to natural disasters, leading to elevated premiums and strict underwriting requirements for residential properties.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Puerto Rico) — CRIM Municipal Property Tax: Annual tax liability calculated by applying a municipal-specific rate (typically ranging from 8.03% to 12.03%) to the cadastral value of the property as determined by the Centro de Recaudación de Ingresos Municipales (CRIM).
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and QuickFacts for Mayagüez city and Municipio.