The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 00703 sells for about $149,000, or $166 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $469 a month.
ZIP 00703 — Aguas Buenas
The housing market in 00703 remains slow with limited inventory and low sales volume, reflecting broader economic challenges in the region. High poverty rates and reliance on external employment hubs continue to constrain local market growth and affordability. Figures for specific metrics like price-cut percentages are estimated based on regional portal activity as official ZIP-level market reports are not published.
This ZIP is best suited for local families and commuters seeking more affordable housing options compared to the San Juan metro core, though it requires a vehicle for most daily needs.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 94.5% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.2% · poverty 45.5% — a mixed stability profile.
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 2.9%/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 3.6%/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 00703, Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is subject to tropical storm and hurricane risks common to Puerto Rico, with flood zones identified in low-lying areas near local waterways.
Economic momentum is limited, with the area primarily serving as a residential base for the San Juan-Bayamón-Caguas metro region.
Property taxes in Puerto Rico are administered by the Municipal Revenue Collection Center (CRIM), with rates varying by municipality and exemptions available for primary residences.
Residents primarily rely on private vehicles for commuting to employment hubs in Caguas and the San Juan metropolitan area via PR-173 and PR-156.
The area features mountainous terrain suitable for outdoor activities, with local parks and community centers serving as the primary recreational hubs.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for affordable housing, with limited new multi-family development.
The local economy is largely driven by small-scale retail, public sector employment, and services, with many residents commuting to the Caguas and San Juan metro areas.
Public transit options are extremely limited; the area is heavily dependent on the regional highway network for access to the San Juan metro area.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and local infrastructure maintenance.
The Centro de Recaudación de Ingresos Municipales (CRIM) manages property assessments and tax collections for the municipality.
Parcels are subject to municipal property taxes and standard utility service districts.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to the high risk of wind and flood damage associated with tropical weather events.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and Data Commons based on ACS 2024 5-year estimates.
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.
Local community baseball and sports facility.
Central gathering place for local events and commerce.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.