SchoolsWithin 2 mi4 schools1 middle, 1 high, 2 otherHighEscuela Patria LaTorreunder a mileMiddleEscuela Ernestina Mendez1.5 miSchoolEscuela Ramon Maria Torres1.5 miCollegeEDP University of Puerto Rico San Sebastian1.3 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundTransit2 stops within a mileMunicipality of San Sebastian (MSS)Sources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
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Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 13 h 14 min5:52 am – 7:06 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 11 h 2 min6:55 am – 5:56 pm
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People39,988 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 46.314,790 householdsMedian household income $20,310Median home value $115,700Median rent $502 a month74% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $302 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting13.4% unemployment rate39% of adults are in the labour force, 11,428 employedMain industries: education and health care 26%, retail 14%, professional and business services 10%Average commute 26 minutes84% drive alone, 8% car-pool, 5% walk or cycle, 3% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages22% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher71% finished high school, 4% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 3%, Spanish 97%79% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month September: highs 87°F, lows 73°FColdest month January: highs 81°F, lows 67°F64 in of rain a year, on about 110 dayswettest month MaySnow is rare21 days above 90°F, 0 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Isabela Substn, Pr Rq station, 10 mi away
Nearby landmarksEDP University of Puerto Rico San Sebastiancollege · 1.3 miCerro del Indiopeak · 3.4 miCerro Yaitinipeak · 4.2 miLago de Guajatacareservoir · 4.6 miOjo de Valenciaspring · 8.9 miPozo Del Reylake · 9.3 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Earthquakes4,846 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970210 of magnitude 4+, 24 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 6.4 on 7 Jan 202028 mi away, near Indios, Puerto RicoMost recent: magnitude 3.1 on 20 Sep 202636 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Air quality61% of days had good air in 2025209 of 345 days measured136 moderate daysMedian index 45, worst day 99main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Catano County, PR, 55 mi away
Internet at home73% of households have a broadband subscription39% have cable, fibre or DSL25% rely on a mobile data plan alone21% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterSan Sebastianserves 25,752 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation364 ft111 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
