The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 00766 sells for about $125,000, or $85 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 145 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $517 a month.
ZIP 00766 — Villalba
The housing market in 00766 remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory turnover. Market conditions are driven by local demand and limited new construction, with no significant speculative activity reported. Figures for specific metrics like price-cut percentage and months of supply are based on regional estimates as precise ZIP-level data is not currently published.
This ZIP is best suited for local families and long-term residents who prioritize proximity to community roots and the natural amenities of the central mountain range over urban employment access.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 145 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 94% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 11.4% · poverty 38.9% — 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 3.1%/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 2.3%/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 00766, Villalba Municipio, PR
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 central Puerto Rico, with flood zones identified in low-lying areas near local river systems.
Economic momentum is largely driven by local government services and small-scale agriculture, with limited large-scale industrial or corporate development reported.
Property taxes in Villalba are administered by the Puerto Rico Municipal Revenue Collection Center (CRIM), with rates determined by municipal ordinances and subject to specific exemptions for primary residences.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling via PR-149 toward Ponce for major employment and commercial services.
The area features access to the Toro Negro State Forest for hiking and outdoor recreation, with local parks and community centers serving as primary social hubs.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and a high share of long-term local occupancy, with limited institutional investor presence.
The local economy is primarily supported by municipal government, public education, and small-scale agricultural operations.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with PR-149 serving as the primary arterial road connecting the municipality to the southern coast.
Properties are subject to municipal taxes collected by CRIM and standard utility service districts for water and electricity provided by PREPA/LUMA.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to the region's high exposure to hurricane and wind damage, with many properties requiring specialized coverage.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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 protected forest area offering hiking trails and scenic mountain views.
The central hub for local community events and municipal services.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.