Rio Piedras home values
Rio Piedras at a glance
- The Census median home value is $142,900 — about the same as San Juan overall and 58% below the U.S. median.
- Median household income is $14,940, so homes cost 9.6× local income.
- Median rent is $581/month (a 4.9% gross rental yield).
- Its ZIP ranks 2nd of 4 San Juan ZIP codes by home value.
Rio Piedras home value score
from local value, rent & income
In ZIP 00925, rents are moderate relative to prices, and homes are expensive against local incomes.
How the Value Score is built
Computed figures
A transparent value snapshot — computed from U.S. Census ACS (2023) for this ZIP: home value, gross rent and household income. It is not a market-timing or appreciation forecast.
Rio Piedras vs San Juan, Puerto Rico and the U.S.
| Rio Piedras | San Juan | Puerto Rico | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (Census) | $142,900 | $142,500 | $142,500 | $340,200 |
| Median household income | $14,940 | $38,200 | $38,200 | $78,500 |
| Median gross rent | $581/mo | $757/mo | $757/mo | $1,406/mo |
| Price-to-income ratio | 9.6× | 3.7× | 3.7× | 4.3× |
| Gross rental yield | 4.9% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 5.0% |
| Rent as share of income | 47% | 24% | 24% | 21% |
| Mortgage payment* | $723/mo | $721/mo | $721/mo | $1,720/mo |
Census figures: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates; areas spanning several ZIPs use population-weighted averages of ZIP medians, and city/state columns cover the ZIPs of the places listed on this site. Zillow: ZHVI. *Principal & interest on the Census median value, 20% down, 6.5% fixed, 30 years.
What it costs to buy a home in Rio Piedras
At the typical value of $142,900, a buyer putting 20% down ($28,580) and financing the rest at 6.5% over 30 years would pay about $723 a month in principal and interest — 58% of the median household income here. That is well above the common 28% guideline, so buying here typically takes an above-median income, a larger down payment or existing equity. The median rent is $581/month, so owning costs roughly 24% more per month than renting, before taxes, insurance and upkeep — the trade-off is building equity.
Estimate only: excludes property tax, insurance, HOA and PMI, which vary by property. Incomes and rents are the latest Census (ACS 2023) figures. Run your own numbers in the estimator below.
What this means for buyers, sellers and investors in Rio Piedras
Buyers
At 9.6× local income, this is a premium market; expect competition for the few homes at the lower end of the range.
Sellers
Typical values here are 58% below the U.S. median; get a home-specific estimate before you list — condition and size move the number more than the area average.
Investors
A gross rental yield of 4.9% is middling — returns depend on buying below the typical price or adding value.
Other neighborhoods in San Juan
| Name | Home value | 1-yr | Income | Rent | Price / income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrio Obrero | — | — | — | — | — |
| Caimito ZIP 78589 · shared | $112K | −0.4% | $52K | $926 | 2.2× |
| Condado ZIP 78589 · shared | $112K | −0.4% | $52K | $926 | 2.2× |
| Cupey ZIP 78589 · shared | $112K | −0.4% | $52K | $926 | 2.2× |
| El Cinco ZIP 78589 · shared | $112K | −0.4% | $52K | $926 | 2.2× |
| Gobernador Piñero ZIP 78589 · shared | $112K | −0.4% | $52K | $926 | 2.2× |
| Hato Rey Central | $125K | — | $20K | $558 | 6.4× |
| Hato Rey Norte ZIP 78589 · shared | $112K | −0.4% | $52K | $926 | 2.2× |
| Hato Rey Sur ZIP 78589 · shared | $112K | −0.4% | $52K | $926 | 2.2× |
| Isla Verde (part) ZIP 78589 · shared | $112K | −0.4% | $52K | $926 | 2.2× |
| Miramar ZIP 78589 · shared | $112K | −0.4% | $52K | $926 | 2.2× |
| Monacillo ZIP 78589 · shared | $112K | −0.4% | $52K | $926 | 2.2× |
| Ocean Park ZIP 78589 · shared | $112K | −0.4% | $52K | $926 | 2.2× |
| Old San Juan (Viejo San Juan) ZIP 78589 · shared | $112K | −0.4% | $52K | $926 | 2.2× |
| Oriente ZIP 78589 · shared | $112K | −0.4% | $52K | $926 | 2.2× |
| Puerto Nuevo ZIP 78589 · shared | $112K | −0.4% | $52K | $926 | 2.2× |
| Rio Piedras | $143K | — | $15K | $581 | 9.6× |
| Sabana Llana ZIP 78589 · shared | $112K | −0.4% | $52K | $926 | 2.2× |
| Santurce | $199K | — | $26K | $719 | 7.6× |
| Tortugo ZIP 78589 · shared | $112K | −0.4% | $52K | $926 | 2.2× |
| Universidad ZIP 78589 · shared | $112K | −0.4% | $52K | $926 | 2.2× |
Home value, income and rent: Census ACS medians; 1-yr: Zillow ZHVI change over 12 months. Tap a column heading to sort.
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About this data
Data last updated: September 2026.
Current values and trends use the Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) — the typical value of mid-tier homes, smoothed and seasonally adjusted — through Aug 2026. It is refreshed monthly.
Median values, incomes, rents, housing stock and commutes come from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates at ZIP Code Tabulation Area level. City and state figures are population-weighted averages of their ZIPs.
The Value Score (0–10) blends gross rental yield and price-to-income affordability. It is a value snapshot, not a forecast.
Mortgage figures assume 20% down and a 6.5% fixed 30-year loan, principal and interest only.
These are area-level statistics, not an appraisal of any individual property, and not financial advice.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS · Zillow ZHVI.