The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 00961 sells for about $165,000, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 92 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $767 a month.
ZIP 00961 — Bayamón
The housing market in 00961 remains stable with modest price appreciation driven by limited inventory and consistent demand from local buyers. While rental demand is strong due to the tourism-heavy economy, the market faces headwinds from higher interest rates and regional economic constraints. No specific ZIP-level data for certain metrics was available, reflecting the unique nature of the local real estate reporting environment.
This ZIP is best suited for local workers and investors looking for rental opportunities, as the housing stock is primarily older and the market is heavily influenced by tourism.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 92 days on market with 4.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
19% 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 8.9% · poverty 27.3% — 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 2.3%/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 2.6%/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 00961, San Juan, 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.
Crime rates in this area are higher than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Public schools serving this ZIP are generally rated below average, with significant efforts currently underway to improve student performance metrics.
The area is subject to tropical storm and hurricane risks, necessitating standard windstorm insurance coverage for residential properties.
Economic momentum is driven by local tourism and small-scale commercial development, though large-scale infrastructure projects remain limited.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal and commonwealth levels, with specific exemptions available for primary residences and senior citizens.
Commuting to the primary employment core is primarily car-dependent, with heavy traffic congestion during peak morning and evening hours.
The area features access to local public beaches, small community parks, and a variety of neighborhood-level shopping and dining establishments.
The rental market is characterized by high demand due to tourism and limited housing supply, leading to steady rent growth and low vacancy rates.
The local economy is heavily anchored by the tourism, hospitality, and retail sectors, with a significant portion of employment tied to service-oriented businesses.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with limited public transit options connecting the area to the broader metropolitan employment hubs.
Development planning is focused on revitalizing existing commercial corridors and improving pedestrian infrastructure.
The central appraisal district conducts periodic reassessments, with property values often lagging behind current market transaction prices.
Parcels are subject to municipal utility and sanitation district assessments, with no major special tax districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to regional climate risks, with many properties requiring specialized wind and flood coverage.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov 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.
A popular urban beach known for its recreational space and local community access.
A vibrant corridor featuring a high concentration of restaurants, bars, and local boutiques.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.