787daily data
Where daily life is within walking distance
Ranked on everyday errands within reach — supermarkets per resident and how densely built the town is — and on reported crime.
78 towns ranked
Worth knowing: No town in Puerto Rico is genuinely car-free — public transit carries under 4% of commuters even in San Juan. This ranks how much of daily life is within walking distance, which is a different question.
| Rank# | Town | Supermarkets /10k | Density | Serious crime /10k | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GuaynaboSan Juan metroDensity 3,242 · Serious crime /10k 34.1 · Score 0.88 | 1.8 | 3,242 | 34.1 | 0.88 |
| 2 | CatañoSan Juan metroDensity 4,655 · Serious crime /10k 69.9 · Score 0.83 | 2.7 | 4,655 | 69.9 | 0.83 |
| 3 | San JuanSan Juan metroDensity 7,021 · Serious crime /10k 141.6 · Score 0.74 | 1.5 | 7,021 | 141.6 | 0.74 |
| 4 | HormiguerosWestDensity 1,360 · Serious crime /10k 17.5 · Score 0.73 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 1,360 | 17.5 | 0.73 |
| 5 | HatilloNorthDensity 913 · Serious crime /10k 40.4 · Score 0.67 | 1.3 | 913 | 40.4 | 0.67 |
| 6 | CidraCentralDensity 1,100 · Serious crime /10k 24.2 · Score 0.67 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 1,100 | 24.2 | 0.67 |
| 7 | Sabana GrandeWestDensity 617 · Serious crime /10k 16.5 · Score 0.66 | 1.3 | 617 | 16.5 | 0.66 |
| 8 | CarolinaSan Juan metroDensity 3,355 · Serious crime /10k 93.4 · Score 0.65 | 1.3 | 3,355 | 93.4 | 0.65 |
| 9 | MayagüezWestDensity 913 · Serious crime /10k 31.9 · Score 0.64 | 1.1 | 913 | 31.9 | 0.64 |
| 10 | AguadillaWestDensity 1,482 · Serious crime /10k 57.1 · Score 0.63 | 1.1 | 1,482 | 57.1 | 0.63 |
| 11 | NaranjitoCentralDensity 1,069 · Serious crime /10k 33.8 · Score 0.62 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 1,069 | 33.8 | 0.62 |
| 12 | JuncosCentralDensity 1,391 · Serious crime /10k 52.1 · Score 0.62 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 1,391 | 52.1 | 0.62 |
| 13 | CanóvanasEastDensity 1,273 · Serious crime /10k 51.2 · Score 0.60 | 1.0 | 1,273 | 51.2 | 0.60 |
| 14 | San GermánSouthwestDensity 575 · Serious crime /10k 21.7 · Score 0.59 | 1.3 | 575 | 21.7 | 0.59 |
| 15 | QuebradillasWestDensity 1,033 · Serious crime /10k 36.3 · Score 0.59 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 1,033 | 36.3 | 0.59 |
| 16 | AibonitoCentralDensity 787 · Serious crime /10k 31.3 · Score 0.58 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 787 | 31.3 | 0.58 |
| 17 | DoradoNorthDensity 1,548 · Serious crime /10k 74.6 · Score 0.58 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 1,548 | 74.6 | 0.58 |
| 18 | AguadaWestDensity 1,224 · Serious crime /10k 33.1 · Score 0.58 | 0.8 | 1,224 | 33.1 | 0.58 |
| 19 | RincónWestDensity 1,076 · Serious crime /10k 48.1 · Score 0.57 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 1,076 | 48.1 | 0.57 |
| 20 | FloridaNorthDensity 758 · Serious crime /10k 27.7 · Score 0.57 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 758 | 27.7 | 0.57 |
| 21 | MocaWestDensity 743 · Serious crime /10k 25.9 · Score 0.57 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 743 | 25.9 | 0.57 |
| 22 | CorozalCentralDensity 810 · Serious crime /10k 34.8 · Score 0.56 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 810 | 34.8 | 0.56 |
| 23 | GuraboCentralDensity 1,443 · Serious crime /10k 35.8 · Score 0.56 | 0.8 | 1,443 | 35.8 | 0.56 |
| 24 | FajardoEastDensity 1,052 · Serious crime /10k 88.6 · Score 0.55 | 1.3 | 1,052 | 88.6 | 0.55 |
| 25 | Toa BajaNorthDensity 3,142 · Serious crime /10k 73.8 · Score 0.55 | 0.8 | 3,142 | 73.8 | 0.55 |
| 26 | Trujillo AltoSan Juan metroDensity 3,230 · Serious crime /10k 48.6 · Score 0.55 | 0.8 | 3,230 | 48.6 | 0.55 |
| 27 | Toa AltaNorthDensity 2,454 · Serious crime /10k 31.2 · Score 0.54 | 0.5 | 2,454 | 31.2 | 0.54 |
| 28 | AñascoWestDensity 638 · Serious crime /10k 16.7 · Score 0.54 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 638 | 16.7 | 0.54 |
| 29 | BarranquitasCentralDensity 848 · Serious crime /10k 44.4 · Score 0.54 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 848 | 44.4 | 0.54 |
| 30 | Juana DíazSouthDensity 766 · Serious crime /10k 34.7 · Score 0.54 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 766 | 34.7 | 0.54 |
| 31 | Aguas BuenasCentralDensity 785 · Serious crime /10k 38.1 · Score 0.53 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 785 | 38.1 | 0.53 |
| 32 | HumacaoEastDensity 1,120 · Serious crime /10k 72.3 · Score 0.53 | 1.0 | 1,120 | 72.3 | 0.53 |
| 33 | Las PiedrasCentralDensity 1,032 · Serious crime /10k 54.9 · Score 0.53 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 1,032 | 54.9 | 0.53 |
| 34 | CaguasCentralDensity 2,143 · Serious crime /10k 70.8 · Score 0.53 | 0.8 | 2,143 | 70.8 | 0.53 |
| 35 | CamuyNorthDensity 706 · Serious crime /10k 33.9 · Score 0.52 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 706 | 33.9 | 0.52 |
| 36 | Cabo RojoSouthwestDensity 666 · Serious crime /10k 33.3 · Score 0.52 | 1.1 | 666 | 33.3 | 0.52 |
| 37 | ArroyoSouthDensity 1,021 · Serious crime /10k 55.4 · Score 0.52 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 1,021 | 55.4 | 0.52 |
| 38 | BarcelonetaNorthDensity 1,204 · Serious crime /10k 107.1 · Score 0.52 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 1,204 | 107.1 | 0.52 |
| 39 | Vega AltaNorthDensity 1,260 · Serious crime /10k 74.2 · Score 0.51 | 0.9 | 1,260 | 74.2 | 0.51 |
| 40 | LoízaEastDensity 1,175 · Serious crime /10k 107.6 · Score 0.51 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 1,175 | 107.6 | 0.51 |
| 41 | GuayamaSouthDensity 543 · Serious crime /10k 81.3 · Score 0.48 | 1.7 | 543 | 81.3 | 0.48 |
| 42 | IsabelaWestDensity 775 · Serious crime /10k 46.2 · Score 0.48 | 0.9 | 775 | 46.2 | 0.48 |
| 43 | VillalbaSouthDensity 605 · Serious crime /10k 33.9 · Score 0.48 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 605 | 33.9 | 0.48 |
| 44 | MorovisCentralDensity 730 · Serious crime /10k 46.5 · Score 0.48 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 730 | 46.5 | 0.48 |
| 45 | YaucoSouthDensity 487 · Serious crime /10k 28.2 · Score 0.47 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 487 | 28.2 | 0.47 |
| 46 | PatillasSouthDensity 334 · Serious crime /10k 57.2 · Score 0.47 | 1.9 | 334 | 57.2 | 0.47 |
| 47 | CayeyCentralDensity 788 · Serious crime /10k 64.8 · Score 0.47 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 788 | 64.8 | 0.47 |
| 48 | CoamoSouthDensity 436 · Serious crime /10k 18.8 · Score 0.47 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 436 | 18.8 | 0.47 |
| 49 | ManatíNorthDensity 863 · Serious crime /10k 74.0 · Score 0.47 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 863 | 74.0 | 0.47 |
| 50 | San LorenzoCentralDensity 705 · Serious crime /10k 29.7 · Score 0.47 | 0.8 | 705 | 29.7 | 0.47 |
| 51 | BayamónSan Juan metroDensity 4,106 · Serious crime /10k 104.0 · Score 0.47 | 0.7 | 4,106 | 104.0 | 0.47 |
| 52 | PeñuelasSouthDensity 445 · Serious crime /10k 24.7 · Score 0.46 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 445 | 24.7 | 0.46 |
| 53 | NaguaboEastDensity 446 · Serious crime /10k 52.1 · Score 0.46 | 1.3 | 446 | 52.1 | 0.46 |
| 54 | LajasSouthwestDensity 384 · Serious crime /10k 20.4 · Score 0.46 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 384 | 20.4 | 0.46 |
| 55 | LaresCentralDensity 453 · Serious crime /10k 31.6 · Score 0.45 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 453 | 31.6 | 0.45 |
| 56 | ComeríoCentralDensity 658 · Serious crime /10k 47.0 · Score 0.44 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 658 | 47.0 | 0.44 |
| 57 | San SebastiánWestDensity 555 · Serious crime /10k 36.6 · Score 0.44 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 555 | 36.6 | 0.44 |
| 58 | GuayanillaSouthDensity 405 · Serious crime /10k 32.7 · Score 0.43 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 405 | 32.7 | 0.43 |
| 59 | YabucoaEastDensity 533 · Serious crime /10k 42.5 · Score 0.42 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 533 | 42.5 | 0.42 |
| 60 | PonceSouthDensity 1,155 · Serious crime /10k 54.9 · Score 0.42 | 0.7 | 1,155 | 54.9 | 0.42 |
| 61 | MaunaboSouthDensity 492 · Serious crime /10k 46.2 · Score 0.40 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 492 | 46.2 | 0.40 |
| 62 | AdjuntasCentralDensity 269 · Serious crime /10k 28.4 · Score 0.40 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 269 | 28.4 | 0.40 |
| 63 | CulebraIslandsDensity 119 · Serious crime /10k 144.2 · Score 0.40 | 21.6 | 119 | 144.2 | 0.40 |
| 64 | Vega BajaNorthDensity 1,176 · Serious crime /10k 60.1 · Score 0.38 | 0.6 | 1,176 | 60.1 | 0.38 |
| 65 | LuquilloEastDensity 679 · Serious crime /10k 102.1 · Score 0.37 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 679 | 102.1 | 0.37 |
| 66 | Santa IsabelSouthDensity 585 · Serious crime /10k 73.4 · Score 0.37 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 585 | 73.4 | 0.37 |
| 67 | GuánicaSouthwestDensity 347 · Serious crime /10k 45.9 · Score 0.36 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 347 | 45.9 | 0.36 |
| 68 | UtuadoCentralDensity 243 · Serious crime /10k 35.8 · Score 0.35 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 243 | 35.8 | 0.35 |
| 69 | Las MaríasWestDensity 189 · Serious crime /10k 35.5 · Score 0.35 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 189 | 35.5 | 0.35 |
| 70 | JayuyaCentralDensity 327 · Serious crime /10k 45.3 · Score 0.34 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 327 | 45.3 | 0.34 |
| 71 | OrocovisCentralDensity 335 · Serious crime /10k 48.3 · Score 0.34 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 335 | 48.3 | 0.34 |
| 72 | SalinasSouthDensity 361 · Serious crime /10k 56.6 · Score 0.32 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 361 | 56.6 | 0.32 |
| 73 | CeibaEastDensity 379 · Serious crime /10k 58.2 · Score 0.31 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 379 | 58.2 | 0.31 |
| 74 | CialesCentralDensity 253 · Serious crime /10k 53.6 · Score 0.30 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 253 | 53.6 | 0.30 |
| 75 | Río GrandeEastDensity 760 · Serious crime /10k 57.8 · Score 0.29 | 0.7 | 760 | 57.8 | 0.29 |
| 76 | AreciboNorthDensity 687 · Serious crime /10k 39.4 · Score 0.28 | 0.3 | 687 | 39.4 | 0.28 |
| 77 | MaricaoWestDensity 136 · Serious crime /10k 52.1 · Score 0.28 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 136 | 52.1 | 0.28 |
| 78 | ViequesIslandsDensity 159 · Serious crime /10k 82.9 · Score 0.23 | —no data for this town; counted as middle of the pack on this measure | 159 | 82.9 | 0.23 |
How this ranking is calculated
Each town is ranked against the others on every measure below — its position, not its raw number, so one unusual town cannot distort the scale. Those positions are then combined using these weights:
- 40% Supermarkets per 10,000 residents
- 40% Residents per sq mi
- 20% Reported serious crime per 10,000 residents
A town missing a measure counts as middle of the pack on it, neither penalized nor lifted by the gap, and shows — in that column. A figure marked ± has a wide margin of error: the sample is small, so read it as approximate.
Venue and amenity counts come from a public map that volunteers keep, so rural towns can be under-represented next to the San Juan metro. Where fewer than 3 places of a kind are on the map, the rate shows — and the town is ranked on its other measures.