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Toa Alta, PR
Zona Urbana in Toa Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico.
Population
3,259
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
4,644
ZIP codes
0
Toa Alta and its ZIP codes
Toa Alta at a glance
- Toa Alta is about 4.9 times as dense as Puerto Rico as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $21,175 a year, 19% less than the Puerto Rico figure of $26,297.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $120,500 (8% below Puerto Rico) and median rent is $469 a month.
Local data for Toa Alta, PR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Toa Alta, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$21,175
Poverty rate
49.6%
Median home value
$120,500
Median rent
$469/mo
Homeownership
53.0%
Bachelor's or higher
16.9%
Median age
46.7
Average commute
29.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (3,185), Dominican Americans (26), Greek Americans (21).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Toa Alta Municipio. PPP loans are for Toa Alta.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$27,952
4,517 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$267M
FY 2026, $3,988 per person
How people get to work
Toa Alta, PR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.7%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.0%
- Worked from home8.5%
Average one-way commute: 29.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Toa Alta, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Storm events since 1996
202
Countywide, mostly debris flow
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Toa Alta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| San JoséComunidad | 1 mi | 1.1 |
| Río LajasComunidad | 1.1 mi | 1.5 |
| GalateoComunidad | 1.5 mi | 0.6 |
| MucarabonesComunidad | 2.2 mi | 0.3 |
| CandelariaComunidad | 2.4 mi | 3 |
| PájarosComunidad | 2.5 mi | 1.5 |
| CampanillaComunidad | 2.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Villa QuinteroComunidad | 2.8 mi | 0 |
| Candelaria ArenasComunidad | 2.9 mi | 1 |
| Villa EsperanzaComunidad | 2.9 mi | 0.1 |
| H. Rivera ColónComunidad | 3.1 mi | 0.7 |
| Brisas del CampaneroComunidad | 3.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Toa BajaZona Urbana | 3.9 mi | 0.6 |
| ToavilleComunidad | 3.9 mi | 0.1 |
| Villa CalmaComunidad | 4 mi | 0.1 |
| CampanillasComunidad | 4.2 mi | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Toa Alta, PR in?
- Toa Alta is in Toa Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico.
- What is the population of Toa Alta, PR?
- About 3,259 people live in Toa Alta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Toa Alta?
- Nearby places include San José (1 mi), Río Lajas (1.1 mi), Galateo (1.5 mi), Mucarabones (2.2 mi), Candelaria (2.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023