Hato Rey Central barrio, Puerto Rico
Hato Rey Central barrio profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Hato Rey Central barrio is a geographic entity located in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 14,003. The land area covers 1.02 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,003 | ±1,151 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 51.8 yrs | ±2.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 7,023 | ±505 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 9,916 | ±550 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,023 | ±505 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,893 | ±323 |
| Median Home Value | $125,500 | ±$16,381 |
| Median Gross Rent | $561 | ±$47 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $19,280 | ±$2,977 |
| Per Capita Income | $18,591 | ±$1,796 |
| Poverty Rate | 47.2% | ±5.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 6,558 | ±940 |
| Unemployment Rate | 18.7% | ±4.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 5,081 | ±517 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 64.3% | ±3.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | TOA ALTA, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | CAGUAS, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | SAN JUAN, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | TOA ALTA, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | TOA BAJA, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | NARANJITO, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CAROLINA, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | SAN JUAN, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | TOA ALTA, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | SAN JUAN, PR |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico
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College | 0.4 mi away | 377 Ponce de Leon Ave, Hato Rey, PR, 00919 |
7876228000
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PUERTO RICO ART MUSEUM RESEARCH CENTER LIBRARY
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Library | 2.1 mi away | 299 DE DIEGO AVE., SAN JUAN, PR, 00909 |
(787) 977-6277
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Liceo de Arte y Tecnologia
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College Vocational | 0.4 mi away | 405 Ponce de Leon Ave., San Juan, PR, 00917 |
7879992473100
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REGIONAL LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND AND PHYSICALLY IMPAIRED
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Library | 3.9 mi away | 520 CONSTITUTION AVE, SAN JUAN, PR, 00901 |
(787) 723-2519
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Escuela Hotelera de San Juan
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College Vocational | 0.4 mi away | 229 Guayama St, Hato Rey, PR, 00917 |
7877597599129
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NATIONAL LIBRARY OF PUERTO RICO (INSTITUTO DE CULTURA)
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Library | 4.0 mi away | 500 CONSTITUTION AVE., SAN JUAN, PR, 00901 |
(787) 725-1060
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EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan
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College | 0.6 mi away | Ave Ponce de Leon 560, San Juan, PR, 00918 |
78776535601240
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CERAMICA LIBRARY
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Library | 4.2 mi away | URB LA CERAMICA, CALLE PATTY, CAROLINA, PR, 00986 |
(787) 769-1466
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Dewey University-Hato Rey
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College | 0.6 mi away | Barbosa Ave #427 3rd Floor - Malco Bldg, Hato Rey, PR, 00910 |
78771089990
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SABANA ABAJO COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 4.4 mi away | ROAD 190 BARRIO SABANA ABAJO, CAROLINA, PR, 00986 |
(787) 776-5015
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at RIO PIEDRAS EXP STN, PR RQ, located 2.2 miles from Hato Rey Central barrio. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84.8° | 66.0° | 75.4° | 5.47" | — |
| February | 85.5° | 65.1° | 75.3° | 3.42" | — |
| March | 86.0° | 65.9° | 76.0° | 3.95" | — |
| April | 87.1° | 68.3° | 77.7° | 5.55" | — |
| May | 88.5° | 70.8° | 79.7° | 7.52" | — |
| June | 90.2° | 71.8° | 81.0° | 4.59" | — |
| July | 89.9° | 72.3° | 81.1° | 8.02" | — |
| August | 90.4° | 73.3° | 81.9° | 6.92" | — |
| September | 90.2° | 72.6° | 81.4° | 8.30" | — |
| October | 89.6° | 71.8° | 80.7° | 7.04" | — |
| November | 86.8° | 69.2° | 78.0° | 9.72" | — |
| December | 85.6° | 67.6° | 76.6° | 5.39" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caño Martin Peña comunidad | CDP | 0.6 mi | — |
| San Juan zona urbana | CDP | 1.5 mi | — |
| Carolina zona urbana | CDP | 4.7 mi | — |
| Trujillo Alto zona urbana | CDP | 5.0 mi | — |
| Guaynabo zona urbana | CDP | 5.0 mi | — |
| Cataño zona urbana | CDP | 5.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 7212733984. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.