The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 00778 sells for about $165,000, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 85 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $678 a month.
ZIP 00778 — Gurabo
The housing market in 00778 remains stable with modest year-over-year price appreciation. Market activity is driven by local demand and limited inventory, though high poverty rates and economic constraints continue to influence affordability and rental pressure.
This ZIP is best suited for local families and long-term residents seeking affordable housing within the Gurabo municipality, rather than investors or high-end buyers.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 85 days on market with 5.1 months of supply — a balanced-paced 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 10.4% · poverty 29.1% — 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 2.3%/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
ZCTA 00778, Gurabo, 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 Puerto Rico, requiring standard wind and flood insurance considerations.
Economic activity is primarily driven by local services and small-scale commerce within the Gurabo municipality.
Property taxes in Puerto Rico are administered by the Municipal Revenue Collection Center (CRIM), with rates determined by municipal and central government assessments.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling toward the San Juan metropolitan area for major employment opportunities.
The area features local parks and proximity to the natural landscapes of the Gurabo valley, with basic shopping and dining available in the town center.
The rental market is characterized by long-term residential leases with limited short-term rental penetration compared to coastal tourist hubs.
The economy is largely supported by local government, retail, and small-scale agricultural services.
Transportation relies heavily on private vehicles via PR-30 and local arterial roads connecting to the San Juan metro area.
The Municipal Revenue Collection Center (CRIM) manages all property assessments and tax collections for the municipality.
Parcels are subject to municipal property taxes and standard utility service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hurricane risk and the availability of coverage in the Caribbean market.
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.
Local hub for commerce and services.
Community facility for local athletics.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.