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Monte Grande, PR
Comunidad in Cabo Rojo Municipio, Puerto Rico.
Population
3,475
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,432
ZIP codes
0
Monte Grande and its ZIP codes
Monte Grande at a glance
- Monte Grande is about 2.6 times as dense as Puerto Rico as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $27,781 a year, 6% more than the Puerto Rico figure of $26,297.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $130,000 and median rent is $468 a month.
Local data for Monte Grande, PR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Monte Grande, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$27,781
Poverty rate
35.1%
Median home value
$130,000
Median rent
$468/mo
Homeownership
73.5%
Bachelor's or higher
32.3%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
34.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (3,462).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cabo Rojo Municipio. PPP loans are for Monte Grande.
Unemployment rate
6.8%
Sep 2026, -1.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$23,547
6,341 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$272M
FY 2026, $5,773 per person
How people get to work
Monte Grande, PR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.5%
- Carpooled17.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 34.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Monte Grande, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Storm events since 1996
132
Countywide, mostly flood
Cities near Monte Grande
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cabo RojoZona Urbana | 1.9 mi | 2.4 |
| Sabana EneasComunidad | 2.4 mi | 0.4 |
| HormiguerosZona Urbana | 3.6 mi | 4.4 |
| PalmarejoComunidad | 4.4 mi | 0.3 |
| BetancesComunidad | 4.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Puerto RealComunidad | 4.5 mi | 1.2 |
| San GermánZona Urbana | 4.9 mi | 2.9 |
| BoquerónComunidad | 5.3 mi | 1 |
| LajasZona Urbana | 5.4 mi | 1.5 |
| MaguayoComunidad | 6 mi | 0.3 |
| MayagüezZona Urbana | 7.7 mi | 21 |
| Pole OjeaComunidad | 9.2 mi | 0.6 |
| La PargueraComunidad | 9.3 mi | 0.3 |
| El CombateComunidad | 9.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Sabana GrandeZona Urbana | 10 mi | 2.1 |
| MaricaoZona Urbana | 11 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Monte Grande, PR in?
- Monte Grande is in Cabo Rojo Municipio, Puerto Rico.
- What is the population of Monte Grande, PR?
- About 3,475 people live in Monte Grande, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Monte Grande?
- Nearby places include Cabo Rojo (1.9 mi), Sabana Eneas (2.4 mi), Hormigueros (3.6 mi), Palmarejo (4.4 mi), Betances (4.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023