The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 00915 sells for about $110,000, or $105 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $532 a month.
ZIP 00915 — San Juan
The housing market in 00915 remains stable with modest price appreciation driven by limited inventory and steady demand. Market conditions are characterized by a high share of renter-occupied households and a reliance on the broader San Juan economy. Investors remain active, particularly in the short-term rental segment, while traditional family buyers face challenges related to affordability and financing.
This ZIP is best suited for local workers and budget-conscious buyers seeking proximity to San Juan's urban core, as well as investors targeting the active short-term rental market.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 19.3% · poverty 63.6% — 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 1.6%/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 1.1%/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 00915, San Juan, 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 the San Juan metropolitan area remain a significant concern, with property and violent crime levels generally higher than the national average.
Public schools in the area are part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education, with performance metrics often trailing mainland US averages.
The area is subject to significant tropical storm and hurricane risks, necessitating robust windstorm insurance coverage and adherence to strict building codes.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader San Juan tourism and service sectors, with limited new residential development within the dense urban fabric of 00915.
Property taxation is governed by the Municipal Revenue Collection Center (CRIM) of Puerto Rico, which assesses properties based on 1957 market values, often resulting in lower effective tax burdens compared to mainland US jurisdictions.
Residents benefit from proximity to major San Juan employment hubs, though traffic congestion on primary arterial roads is a daily challenge.
The area offers access to urban parks and proximity to the coastal amenities of San Juan, including public beaches and historic sites.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for affordable units, with a notable presence of short-term rentals catering to the tourism sector.
The economy is heavily reliant on tourism, government services, and the logistics sector centered around the Port of San Juan.
The area is served by the Tren Urbano and extensive bus networks, though private vehicle ownership remains the primary mode of transportation.
Urban planning is focused on densification and the rehabilitation of historic residential zones to support growing housing demand.
The Centro de Recaudación de Ingresos Municipales (CRIM) manages property assessments across the municipality.
Parcels are subject to municipal zoning and specific urban improvement district regulations within the San Juan metropolitan area.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to high exposure to hurricane and flood risks, with many properties requiring specialized coverage.
Net domestic migration has historically been negative, reflecting broader demographic trends in Puerto Rico.
Foreclosure processes in Puerto Rico are judicial and can be lengthy, requiring strict adherence to local civil procedure codes.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement detailing known defects, though specific requirements differ from mainland US standards.
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.
Major urban park providing recreational space and sports facilities.
World-renowned historic site and tourist destination located nearby.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.