The story of this market
The typical home in Guayanilla Municipio, Puerto Rico sells for about $125,000, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 185 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $650 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.
Guayanilla Municipio, Puerto Rico
The housing market in Guayanilla remains stable but constrained by a shrinking population and limited economic growth. High vacancy rates and a reliance on public sector employment contribute to a cautious outlook for residential real estate. Market activity is primarily driven by local demand rather than external investment.
No ARED distress-ledger coverage for this county yet — the foreclosure ingest rotates the national county directory, and filings appear here once the county's posted notices are read. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
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Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 145 days on market with 7.1 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 94% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 12.5% · poverty 48.2% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
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.
Guayanilla Municipio, Puerto Rico — researched county-level history with a deterministic 1 / 3 / 5-year projection
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 1.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
No researched properties in this county yet — the property base layer populates as property research runs, and each property feeds its ZIP's roll-up.
researched Sep 30
| 00656 | Guayanilla | $125,000 | $115 | +2.5% | 145 | 94% | 12% | 7.1 | 85 | $454 | researched Sep 30 |
Figures are each ZIP report's own latest research — the county roll-up aggregates them sales_count-weighted (population fallback); ZIPs cycle quarterly.
Crime rates in Guayanilla are generally consistent with regional trends in southern Puerto Rico, with property crime being the primary concern. Local authorities maintain a presence, though rural areas often report lower incident rates than the urban core.
Public education is provided by the Puerto Rico Department of Education, with schools in the municipality facing challenges typical of the region, including infrastructure maintenance and resource allocation. Performance metrics are generally below national averages.
The municipality is located on the southern coast and is highly susceptible to tropical storms, hurricanes, and seismic activity. Flood zones are prevalent along the coastal areas and river basins, necessitating strict adherence to building codes and comprehensive insurance coverage.
Economic momentum is modest, with a focus on local commerce and public sector employment. Infrastructure development is primarily centered on recovery and resilience projects following recent natural disasters.
Property taxes are administered by the Municipal Revenue Collection Center (CRIM). The tax structure is based on the assessed value of the property, with specific exemptions available for primary residences and certain agricultural or industrial uses.
Guayanilla offers access to coastal amenities, including beaches and the Guayanilla Bay, which are popular for local recreation. The area features several public parks and proximity to the mountainous terrain of the central cordillera for hiking and outdoor activities.
The rental market is primarily driven by local demand, with limited inventory and a high share of long-term residents. Short-term rental activity is present but remains secondary to the traditional residential market.
The economy is largely supported by local government, small-scale agriculture, and retail services. Employment growth has been modest, with a focus on stabilizing the local workforce.
The municipality is served by PR-2, the primary highway connecting the southern coast to the rest of the island. Public transit options are limited, making personal vehicle ownership essential.
Development is currently focused on post-disaster recovery and the maintenance of existing residential and public infrastructure.
The Municipal Revenue Collection Center (CRIM) is responsible for the assessment and collection of property taxes across the municipality.
The area is served by regional utility and health districts that coordinate services across multiple southern municipalities.
Property insurance premiums remain high due to the region's exposure to natural disasters, with many residents relying on government-backed programs.
- Surf 'N Fun Water Park4.416.6 mi
- Formula Fun Trampoline Park Mayagüez4.624.9 mi
- Villalba Water Park4.621.8 mi
- Capicú Escape Rooms511.5 mi
- La Guancha4.112.2 mi
- Parque de Bombas4.711.6 mi
- Museo Castillo Serrallés4.711.2 mi
- Surf 'N Fun Water Park4.416.6 mi
- Cañón Blanco4.817.6 mi
- Parque de Bombas4.711.6 mi
- Museo Castillo Serrallés4.711.2 mi
- Yaucromatic4.74.1 mi
- Arecibo Center for Science Education, Computing, and Community Engagement4.622.7 mi
- Plaza Cristóbal Colón4.626.2 mi
- La Guancha4.112.2 mi
- Parque Luis A. "Wito" Morales Crespo4.614.6 mi
- Plaza Pública de Ponce Federico Degetau4.711.6 mi
- Fuerte Caprón4.88.4 mi
- Yauco Urban Park4.74.4 mi
- Ponce Yacht & Fishing Club -Private Club4.511.9 mi
- Marina Puerto Real4.626.5 mi
- Club Náutico de La Parguera4.716.6 mi
- Boqueron Yacht Club / Club Nautico de Boqueron4.425.3 mi
- Fishing Village Fishermen4.411.2 mi
- Costa Caribe Golf & Country Club4.313.2 mi
- Plaza Del Caribe4.711.8 mi
- Yauco Plaza I4.34.4 mi
- Centro Del Sur Mall4.512.3 mi
- Juana Diaz Shopping Center4.518.6 mi
- Ponce Towne Center4.510.1 mi
- Mercedita International Airport4.314.9 mi
- La Concepción Hospital Helipad4.617.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this county — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A significant coastal feature providing opportunities for fishing and local maritime activities.
The historic town square serves as the social and cultural heart of the community.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau QuickFacts and American Community Survey 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.
Requires a judicial process to execute a foreclosure sale. Homeowners have a right to cure defaults and a statutory right of redemption allowing them to reclaim the property within one year from the date of the foreclosure sale by paying outstanding debts.
Governed by the Mortgage and Property Registry Act of 1979 (Title 30, Chapter 121).
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).
Governed by the Municipal Code of Puerto Rico; liability attaches to the registered owner of record.
applies when — Property must be the owner's principal residence in Puerto Rico.
Provides a legal exemption from attachment and judicial foreclosure for a minimum amount of property value, protecting the principal residence from certain creditor claims.
Incorporated in Section 7, Article II of the Constitution of Puerto Rico; codified under the Homestead Right and Family Home Protection Act.
Governance registry — every jurisdiction re-researches on a rolling 90-day cycle. Property reports compose these inherited burdens into a per-parcel ledger with conditional determinations. Informational only — not legal advice.