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Vega Alta
  • Suburb of San Juan, PR

Report Card

grade D+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade unavailable
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade D+
  4. Nightlife
    grade C+
  5. Good for Families
    grade D+
  6. Diversity
    grade C minus
  7. Jobs
    grade D minus
  8. Weather
    grade A+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade unavailable
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade C+
  12. Commute
    grade B+

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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

About Vega Alta...
Population
9,457

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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Home Listings

Listings by Ojo

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    No data available  
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    No data available  
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    No data available  
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    No data available  
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    No data available  
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    No data available  
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade 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%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    27%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    30%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    25%
    national  11%

Working in Vega Alta

Jobs
grade 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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