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Vega Alta
  • Suburb of San Juan, PR
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Suburb
San Juan

Vega Alta

    D+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
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    2. Crime & Safety
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    3. Housing
      D+
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      D+
    6. Diversity
      C minus
    7. Jobs
      D minus
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      unavailable
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    12. Commute
      B+
    Vega Alta is a suburb of San Juan with a population of 9,457. Vega Alta is in Vega Alta Municipio. Living in Vega Alta offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Vega Alta.
    About Vega Alta...
    Population
    9,457
    Suburb of
    San Juan
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $118,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $593
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      42%
    • Own
      58%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      21%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      4%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      15%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      25%
      11%
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    Working in Vega Alta

    Jobs
    D minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $20,539
    National
    $69,021
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