The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 00678 sells for about $145,000, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 92 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $750 a month.
ZIP 00678 — Quebradillas
The housing market in 00678 remains stable with modest year-over-year price appreciation. Market activity is driven by local demand and limited inventory, though high poverty rates and economic factors continue to influence affordability and rental pressure.
This area is best suited for local families and retirees seeking a lower cost of living, as well as individuals looking for proximity to the northern coast of Puerto Rico.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 92 days on market with 7.8 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 11.8% · poverty 42.1% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 00678, Isabela, Puerto Rico
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the Isabela region are generally lower than the Puerto Rico average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Public schools in the area are managed by the Puerto Rico Department of Education, with performance metrics varying significantly across individual campuses.
The area is subject to tropical storm and hurricane risks, with coastal sections facing potential flood exposure; property insurance premiums reflect these environmental hazards.
Economic momentum is driven by local tourism, agriculture, and small-scale retail, with limited large-scale industrial development currently reported.
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).
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling via PR-2 toward regional employment hubs in Aguadilla or Arecibo.
The area features proximity to coastal beaches, local parks, and recreational facilities in Isabela, serving as a primary amenity base for residents.
The rental market is dominated by long-term local leases with limited institutional investor presence; short-term rental activity is present near coastal zones.
The local economy is anchored by tourism, retail trade, and agricultural production, with many residents commuting to nearby industrial parks.
Public transit options are limited; the area relies heavily on the PR-2 highway corridor for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and improvements to existing municipal infrastructure.
The Centro de Recaudación de Ingresos Municipales (CRIM) manages all property assessments and tax collections for the municipality.
Parcels are subject to municipal zoning and standard utility service districts provided by the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority and the Aqueduct and Sewer Authority.
Property insurance markets are highly sensitive to hurricane risk, leading to elevated premiums for coastal properties.
Net domestic migration has historically been negative, reflecting broader trends in Puerto Rico's population shifts.
Foreclosures in Puerto Rico are judicial, requiring court intervention and following specific notice periods under local law.
Sellers are required to provide a disclosure statement regarding the physical condition of the property, including known defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
A popular coastal destination for surfing and recreation.
Central community green space for local events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.