Aguadilla Real Estate

Located in the northwest part of Puerto Rico, Aguadilla has the most beaches in all of Puerto Rico thanks to having the Atlantic Ocean encompass its northern and western borders. There are approximately 61,000 people living within the 76.3 square miles of the city and over 312,000 in the Aguadilla-Isabela-San Sebastián Metropolitan Statistical Area. Puerto Rico is considered a territory of the United States.

Tourism is a major industry in Aguadilla due to its plentiful beaches and excellent surfing conditions. In fact, there are nineteen beaches in Aguadilla. Other top industries in Aguadilla include the industrial and pharmaceutical sectors as well as rubber, plastics, steel, machinery and more. Major companies with operations in Aguadilla include LifeScan, Honeywell, Hewlett Packard, Lockheed Martin and Lufthansa Technik. Aguadilla is home to several universities including the University of Puerto Rico.

Culture and history play a major role in Aguadilla’s personality. For over 400 years, the Spanish had claimed the island territory. It was not until 1898 though that the United States officially claimed Puerto Rico as their own. Catholicism is the main religion in Puerto Rico with over 80% identifying as such. An additional 8% identify as Protestant.

You’ll find the Aguadilla Ice Skating Arena,the Ojo de Agua in Aguadilla, as well as the Punta Borinquen Lighthouse dating back to 1889 and considered a historic landmark.

Aguadilla is mostly flat and borders the Atlantic Ocean. Considered a tropical rainforest climate, Aguadilla experiences warm weather throughout the year with the hottest month being June when the average high temperature is 81 degrees. The coldest month is January and it is not much cooler with its average high temperatures in the mid-70s. May and November are the rainiest months with over 6 inches of precipitation each. February is the driest month with less than 2 inches. Overall, there is approximately 51 inches of rainfall each year.

Real estate and rentals are less expensive than in other parts of Puerto Rico such as the capital. Due to increased tourism and the thriving corporations, real estate development is continuing to grow in Aguadilla. There are homes, condos and apartments available to suit different location preferences and budgets.

Although the streets seem crowded and the facades have a faded look, Aguadilla still has much to offer in terms of living, employment and higher education. There are many great landmarks, picturesque water views and unbeatable surfing opportunities.