The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 00681 sells for about $155,000, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 98 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $850 a month.
ZIP 00681 — Mayagüez
The housing market in 00681 remains stable with low turnover and limited new inventory. Prices have seen modest growth, but the market is constrained by high poverty rates and limited economic expansion. Most data points are sourced from recent ACS estimates and local market trends.
This area is best suited for local families and long-term residents seeking affordability, as well as investors focused on the rental market.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 98 days on market with 7.8 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 14.5% · poverty 48.2% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 00681, Utuado, Puerto Rico
Crime rates in the area are generally reported as moderate compared to the broader Puerto Rico regional average, with property crime being the primary concern.
Public schools in this ZIP are part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education, with performance metrics generally trailing national averages.
The area is subject to tropical storm and hurricane risks, with flood zones identified in low-lying coastal or riverine sections.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local retail, public sector employment, and small-scale tourism services.
Property taxes are administered by the Municipal Revenue Collection Center (CRIM); rates are set by the municipality and the central government.
Commuting is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with limited public transit options for reaching major employment hubs in the San Juan metro area.
The area features access to local community parks and proximity to coastal recreational spots, though major shopping and entertainment districts are limited.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for affordable units, with limited new inventory and a significant presence of long-term local tenants.
The economy is anchored by agriculture, local government services, and small-scale retail businesses.
Transportation is primarily via PR-10 and PR-123, serving as the main corridors for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on small-scale residential improvements and public infrastructure maintenance.
The Centro de Recaudación de Ingresos Municipales (CRIM) manages property assessments and tax collections for the municipality.
Parcels are subject to municipal taxes and standard utility service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by high exposure to hurricane and wind damage risks.
The state has experienced net out-migration over the last decade, impacting local population growth.
Puerto Rico follows a judicial foreclosure process, which can be lengthy and requires court intervention.
Sellers are required to provide a disclosure statement regarding the physical condition of the property.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov using ZCTA 00681 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Taylor Park Trading Post4.42.2 mi
- Gunnison National Forest4.811.4 mi
- Denny Creek Trailhead4.810.9 mi
- Silver Plume Rentals512.7 mi
- St. Elmo, CO4.712 mi
- Taylor Park Trading Post4.42.2 mi
- Gunnison National Forest4.811.4 mi
- Denny Creek Trailhead4.810.9 mi
- Cottonwood Pass57.1 mi
- Taylor Park Marina4.83.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major reservoir offering boating and lakeside dining options.
Popular for fishing and scenic views.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.