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Monserrate, PR

Comunidad in Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico.

Population

2,523

Land area

0.7sq mi

People per sq mi

3,624

ZIP codes

0

Monserrate and its ZIP codes

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Monserrate at a glance

  • Monserrate is about 3.8 times as dense as Puerto Rico as a whole.
  • The median household income is $18,574, 29% below the Puerto Rico median of $26,297.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $101,000 (23% below Puerto Rico) and median rent is $523 a month.

Housing and community stats

Monserrate, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$18,574

Poverty rate

49.2%

Median home value

$101,000

Median rent

$523/mo

Homeownership

63.5%

Bachelor's or higher

17.7%

Median age

37.3

Average commute

23.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (2,413), Mexican Americans (20), Cuban Americans (18).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Vega Baja Municipio. PPP loans are for Monserrate.

Details

Unemployment rate

6.1%

Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$33,367

8,702 jobs, 2025

Federal spending

$209M

FY 2026, $3,835 per person

Vega Baja Municipio economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Monserrate, PR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone87.0%
  • Carpooled7.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home4.3%

Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Monserrate, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Storm events since 1996

293

Countywide, mostly flood

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Cities near Monserrate

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
CeibaComunidad0.7 mi1
SabanaComunidad2 mi0.4
Vega BajaZona Urbana2.5 mi6.1
Vega AltaZona Urbana2.7 mi1.9
BreñasComunidad2.9 mi1
San AntonioComunidad3.6 mi1.9
MirandaComunidad3.7 mi1.8
Coto NorteComunidad5.6 mi0.3
DoradoZona Urbana5.8 mi3.2
Río LajasComunidad6.7 mi1.5
Toa BajaZona Urbana6.7 mi0.6
CorozalZona Urbana7.3 mi2.2
ToavilleComunidad7.5 mi0.1
San JoséComunidad7.6 mi1.1
Toa AltaZona Urbana7.8 mi0.7
CampanillaComunidad7.8 mi0.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Monserrate, PR in?
Monserrate is in Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico.
What is the population of Monserrate, PR?
About 2,523 people live in Monserrate, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Monserrate?
Nearby places include Ceiba (0.7 mi), Sabana (2 mi), Vega Baja (2.5 mi), Vega Alta (2.7 mi), Breñas (2.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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