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Vega Alta

City in Puerto Rico, United States

Overview

Vega Alta is a coastal municipality in north-central Puerto Rico, celebrated for its laid-back atmosphere, beautiful beaches, and proximity to San Juan. With a blend of small-town charm and natural beauty, it's a favorite for those seeking authentic Puerto Rican culture and relaxed vibes.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
Outlying Area
Puerto Rico
Population
35,395
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
18.41°, -66.33°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
58
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$1,575
Local Cost
$980
Local Income
$1,400
Cashless
55
English
50
Temperature
26.7°C
Summer Avg
27.9°C
Winter Avg
25.4°C
Record High
32.7°C
Record Low
20.7°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1206 mm
Internet Speed
142 Mbps
Upload
50 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
7
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SIG
Distance
25 km

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Neighborhoods
3 areas mapped
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Neighborhoods

Partial

Coverage is incomplete — additional neighborhoods are being added as more source data is processed.

Residencial El Batey Residencial Francisco Vega Sánchez Residencial Las Violetas

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 28 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 3 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-22.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 66/100.

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