The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 00795 sells for about $145,000, or $112 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $555 a month.
ZIP 00795 — Juana Diaz
The housing market in 00795 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 ZIP is best suited for local families and long-term residents seeking affordable housing options, as well as commuters working in the nearby Ponce metropolitan area.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 5.1 months of supply — a balanced-paced 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 17.1% · poverty 44.7% — 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 1.6%/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 00795, Juana Díaz, PR
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 Juana Díaz are generally considered moderate compared to the broader Puerto Rico regional averages, 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 faces significant exposure to tropical storm and hurricane risks, necessitating robust property insurance coverage and adherence to local building codes for flood and wind mitigation.
Economic momentum is driven by local retail, agriculture, and public sector employment, with limited large-scale industrial development currently reported.
Property taxation is administered by the Municipal Revenue Collection Center (CRIM); rates are set at the municipal level with specific exemptions available for primary residences.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents often traveling toward Ponce for major employment opportunities via PR-52.
The area features local parks and proximity to coastal recreational zones, though major shopping and entertainment hubs are primarily located in the neighboring city of Ponce.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for affordable housing, with limited new inventory and a stable presence of long-term local tenants.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, retail trade, and government services, with many residents commuting to the nearby Ponce industrial and commercial hub.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with PR-52 serving as the primary artery connecting the area to the rest of the island.
Development is currently focused on infrastructure maintenance and small-scale community improvements rather than major new construction projects.
The Centro de Recaudación de Ingresos Municipales (CRIM) manages all property assessments and tax collections for the municipality.
Parcels are subject to municipal property taxes and standard utility service districts for water and electricity provided by the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority and PREPA/LUMA.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by high hazard exposure to hurricanes and flooding, requiring specialized coverage for most residential properties.
The state has experienced net out-migration over the last decade, primarily driven by economic factors and labor market shifts.
Foreclosures in Puerto Rico are generally handled through a judicial process, which can be lengthy and requires strict adherence to local civil procedure codes.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement detailing the condition of the home, including any known structural or environmental issues.
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 waterfront boardwalk area for walking and community gatherings.
The historic town center featuring local shops, dining, and cultural events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.