The story of this market
The typical home in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico sells for about $97,800, or $55,000 per square foot.
HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $499 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+2.1%
USA · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Yabucoa, Puerto Rico
Yabucoa's housing market is defined by low median home values and high poverty rates, reflecting a challenging economic environment. The population is in decline, and the market lacks significant private investment or development momentum, leading to a cautious outlook for real estate liquidity.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Yabucoa yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 1 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 7.1 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) · poverty 44.9% — a mixed stability profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A primary coastal attraction providing access to the Caribbean Sea, serving as a key natural amenity for local residents.
A notable coastal landmark in the municipality that contributes to the area's scenic and recreational landscape.
Yabucoa is primarily suited for local residents and families with deep ties to the region, as the area's economic profile and limited job market offer few incentives for outside investors or commuters.
The municipality is located in the southeastern corner of Puerto Rico, with access primarily via regional highway corridors connecting to neighboring towns like Humacao and Maunabo.
The area features coastal access along the Caribbean Sea, including Yabucoa Beach and the Punta Guayanés area, which serve as primary local recreational assets.
The rental market is characterized by low median asking rents, with significant reliance on public and affordable housing programs to meet local demand.
The local economy is largely driven by traditional sectors and public administration, with limited industrial diversification and high poverty rates impacting overall momentum.
Economic momentum is limited, with the municipality historically known as the 'Sugar City' facing significant poverty challenges and a declining population trend.
Yabucoa is located in the humid Eastern Coastal Plains region, making it susceptible to tropical weather events and flooding risks common to southeastern Puerto Rico.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Puerto Rico) — CRIM Municipal Property Tax: Annual tax liability calculated by applying a municipal-specific rate (typically ranging from 8.03% to 12.03%) to the cadastral value of the property as determined by the Centro de Recaudación de Ingresos Municipales (CRIM).
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts.
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. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.