The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 00667 sells for about $515,000, or $192 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 137 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,275 a month.
This ZIP has no home sales of its own, so its market figures come from Lajas Municipio, Puerto Rico (county-level). Population, rents, hazards, lending and amenities are this ZIP's own readings.
ZIP 00667 — Lajas
The housing market in 00667 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Market activity is driven by local demand and seasonal tourism, though high poverty rates and limited economic growth continue to constrain broader market expansion.
This ZIP is best suited for local families and retirees seeking affordable coastal-adjacent living, as well as investors interested in the regional tourism market.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 137 days on market with 9.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 94.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 12.8% · poverty 45.2% — 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 2.3%/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 2.3%/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 00667, Lajas Municipio, Puerto Rico
Crime data for Lajas is not determinable at the ZIP level; regional trends in Puerto Rico generally reflect lower violent crime rates compared to major US mainland urban centers.
Public schools in the Lajas area are managed by the Puerto Rico Department of Education, with performance metrics often varying significantly by facility.
The area is subject to tropical storm and hurricane risks common to southwestern Puerto Rico, with specific flood-zone designations for coastal and low-lying sectors.
Economic momentum is largely driven by local agriculture, tourism, and small-scale retail, with limited large-scale industrial development reported.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Puerto Rico) — CRIM Municipal Property Tax: 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).
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with limited public transit options connecting Lajas to the broader Mayagüez employment core.
The area features proximity to the La Parguera nature reserve, coastal access, and local parks, serving as a regional hub for water-based recreation.
The rental market is characterized by a high share of long-term local housing and a seasonal presence of short-term vacation rentals near coastal zones.
The local economy is anchored by tourism, agriculture, and public sector employment, with significant reliance on the broader Mayagüez metro area.
Transportation infrastructure is dominated by state highways; public transit is minimal.
Development is largely focused on small-scale residential and tourism-related improvements.
The Municipal Revenue Collection Center (CRIM) manages all property assessments for the municipality.
Parcels are subject to municipal property taxes and standard utility service districts.
Property insurance premiums are heavily influenced by hurricane and flood risk exposure.
Net domestic migration for Puerto Rico has historically been negative, reflecting long-term demographic shifts.
Foreclosures in Puerto Rico are generally judicial, requiring court intervention and specific notice periods.
Sellers are required to provide disclosures regarding property condition, though specific statutory requirements differ from mainland US states.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and data.census.gov ZCTA profiles.
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 major coastal attraction known for bioluminescent bays and boating.
The central hub for local commerce and community events.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2024) (within 12.5%). Coherence hold-out: this pass's median price ($107,800) sat outside the 0.25–4× band around Lajas County's retained level and was not stored.