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Patillas, PR
Zona Urbana in Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico.
Population
2,979
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,615
ZIP codes
0
Patillas and its ZIP codes
Patillas at a glance
- Patillas is about 2.8 times as dense as Puerto Rico as a whole.
- The median household income is $14,332, 45% below the Puerto Rico median of $26,297.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $87,900 (33% below Puerto Rico) and median rent is $513 a month.
Local data for Patillas, PR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Patillas, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$14,332
Poverty rate
60.5%
Median home value
$87,900
Median rent
$513/mo
Homeownership
45.7%
Bachelor's or higher
15.7%
Median age
49.3
Average commute
33.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (2,766), Cuban Americans (169), Mexican Americans (22).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Patillas Municipio. PPP loans are for Patillas.
Unemployment rate
8.9%
Aug 2026, +1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$28,437
1,674 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$108M
FY 2026, $6,759 per person
How people get to work
Patillas, PR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.2%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 33.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Patillas, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Storm events since 1996
144
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Patillas
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PalmasComunidad | 1.7 mi | 1.3 |
| LambogliaComunidad | 2.4 mi | 0.5 |
| Buena VistaComunidad | 2.6 mi | 0.3 |
| YaurelComunidad | 3.1 mi | 1.2 |
| ArroyoZona Urbana | 3.9 mi | 1.4 |
| CorazónComunidad | 4.7 mi | 0.6 |
| Palo SecoComunidad | 5 mi | 0.5 |
| OlimpoComunidad | 6.3 mi | 0.3 |
| GuayamaZona Urbana | 6.5 mi | 3.7 |
| PlayitaComunidad | 7.3 mi | 0.7 |
| MaunaboZona Urbana | 7.4 mi | 0.6 |
| Rosa SánchezComunidad | 7.7 mi | 0.6 |
| EmajaguaComunidad | 8.6 mi | 0.9 |
| MartorellComunidad | 8.8 mi | 0.9 |
| YabucoaZona Urbana | 9.2 mi | 1.3 |
| G. L. GarcíaComunidad | 10 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Patillas, PR in?
- Patillas is in Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico.
- What is the population of Patillas, PR?
- About 2,979 people live in Patillas, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Patillas?
- Nearby places include Palmas (1.7 mi), Lamboglia (2.4 mi), Buena Vista (2.6 mi), Yaurel (3.1 mi), Arroyo (3.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023