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Cayey, PR
Zona Urbana in Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico.
Population
14,655
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
5,772
ZIP codes
0
Cayey and its ZIP codes
Cayey at a glance
- Cayey is about 6.1 times as dense as Puerto Rico as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 17th among 292 cities and towns in Puerto Rico.
- The median household income is $21,897, 17% below the Puerto Rico median of $26,297.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $135,800 (3% above Puerto Rico) and median rent is $474 a month.
Local data for Cayey, PR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cayey, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$21,897
Poverty rate
47.5%
Median home value
$135,800
Median rent
$474/mo
Homeownership
47.7%
Bachelor's or higher
21.4%
Median age
44.7
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (14,543), Arab Americans (28), Colombian Americans (23).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cayey Municipio. PPP loans are for Cayey.
Unemployment rate
6.8%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$32,354
10,184 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$248M
FY 2026, $5,953 per person
How people get to work
Cayey, PR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.5%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home0.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cayey, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Storm events since 1996
160
Countywide, mostly debris flow
Toxic release facilities
1
No Superfund sites
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Cities near Cayey
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Parcelas NuevasComunidad | 1.9 mi | 0.6 |
| RincónComunidad | 2.5 mi | 0.6 |
| HondurasComunidad | 2.9 mi | 0.3 |
| G. L. GarcíaComunidad | 4.1 mi | 0.8 |
| Parcelas La MilagrosaComunidad | 4.3 mi | 0.3 |
| CidraZona Urbana | 4.4 mi | 1.1 |
| Pueblito del CarmenComunidad | 5.7 mi | 0.9 |
| BayamónComunidad | 5.7 mi | 0.6 |
| VázquezComunidad | 5.7 mi | 1.5 |
| La PlenaComunidad | 5.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Rodríguez HeviaComunidad | 6.1 mi | 0.4 |
| PastosComunidad | 6.4 mi | 0.5 |
| AibonitoZona Urbana | 6.9 mi | 1.5 |
| PiñasComunidad | 7.1 mi | 1.1 |
| Santa ClaraComunidad | 7.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Los PanesComunidad | 7.5 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cayey, PR in?
- Cayey is in Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico.
- What is the population of Cayey, PR?
- About 14,655 people live in Cayey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cayey?
- Nearby places include Parcelas Nuevas (1.9 mi), Rincón (2.5 mi), Honduras (2.9 mi), G. L. García (4.1 mi), Parcelas La Milagrosa (4.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023