The story of this market
The typical home in Boqueron, Puerto Rico sells for about $142,300, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 180 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $539 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+2.1%
USA · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Boqueron, Puerto Rico
The Boquerón market is characterized by high vacancy rates driven by its status as a vacation destination, with a significant portion of housing units serving as short-term rentals. While property values have seen modest growth, the market remains sensitive to tourism trends and environmental risks. Investor interest is supported by a low-regulation environment for short-term rentals, though long-term housing affordability remains a challenge.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Boqueron yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 1 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved down 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 57 days on market with 9.6 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 10.3% · poverty 28.5% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A Blue Flag beach known for its calm waters and extensive facilities, serving as the primary tourist attraction in the region.
A protected area providing critical habitat for local bird species and offering trails for eco-tourism and nature observation.
Boquerón is ideal for real estate investors seeking vacation rental income and lifestyle buyers looking for a coastal retreat. It is less suited for traditional commuters due to its distance from major employment hubs, but it remains a popular choice for those prioritizing proximity to beaches and outdoor recreation.
Public education in the area is managed by the Puerto Rico Department of Education, with schools generally facing challenges related to aging infrastructure and declining enrollment. Local families often supplement public schooling with private options to ensure college readiness.
Transportation is primarily reliant on private vehicles, with limited public transit infrastructure. The area is accessed via state routes that connect to the broader Cabo Rojo and Mayagüez road networks.
Boquerón is a premier recreational destination featuring the Balneario de Boquerón, a world-class beach, and the Boquerón Wildlife Refuge. The area offers extensive opportunities for boating, fishing, and eco-tourism, serving as a major anchor for regional leisure activity.
The rental market is heavily skewed toward short-term vacation rentals, which benefit from the area's high tourism appeal. Long-term rental inventory is constrained, leading to upward pressure on rents for local residents, while investor activity remains robust due to the permissive regulatory environment.
The economy is anchored by tourism, hospitality, and small-scale commercial services. Momentum is tied to seasonal visitor traffic and the performance of the short-term rental market.
Economic momentum is driven primarily by the tourism and hospitality sectors, with limited industrial expansion. Infrastructure development is focused on coastal protection and improving access to the Balneario de Boquerón to support the local visitor economy.
Development is largely focused on small-scale hospitality upgrades and coastal infrastructure maintenance. No major large-scale corporate or industrial projects are currently reported.
Parcels are subject to municipal taxes and state-level levies, with no significant MUD or PID structures reported in the area.
Crime trends in Boquerón are generally consistent with rural coastal areas in Puerto Rico, though tourism-heavy zones experience seasonal fluctuations in petty theft. Regional comparisons suggest safety levels are comparable to other coastal municipalities in the Cabo Rojo area.
Boquerón is highly susceptible to coastal flooding, storm surges, and hurricane-force winds due to its low-lying geography. Property insurance premiums are elevated, and strict building codes are enforced for new construction to mitigate these environmental risks.
Property insurance is a significant cost factor due to high exposure to hurricane and flood risks. The market is characterized by high premiums and a reliance on specialized coverage providers.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Puerto Rico) — CRIM Municipal Property Tax: Annual tax liability calculated by applying a municipal-specific rate (typically ranging from 8.03% to 12.03%) to the cadastral value of the property as determined by the Centro de Recaudación de Ingresos Municipales (CRIM).
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 1.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this city's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 1.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and Social Explorer profiles for Boquerón barrio.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.