Market Intelligence Report — PR-640

Arecibo, PR

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-PR-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Accelerated

Median Listing

$299K
-9.9% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.66
+22.9% YoY

Active Inventory

71
-26.8% YoY

Median DOM

85 Days
+112.5% YoY

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Arecibo, PR is currently an Accelerated market, reflecting robust demand absorption with a pending ratio of 0.66. Active listings have contracted significantly, declining 26.8% year-over-year, indicating a tightening supply environment.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Arecibo market right now.

The market exhibits a notable contraction in active listings, down 26.8% year-over-year, which is contributing to increased competition. Despite this, new listings have remained flat year-over-year, suggesting supply is not replenishing at a pace commensurate with demand. The median listing price has decreased by 9.9% year-over-year, while the pending ratio has risen by 22.9% year-over-year, pointing to strengthened buyer activity amidst adjusted pricing.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$299K-7.3% MoM

Active Inventory

71-26.8% YoY

Days on Market

85+112.5% YoY

Sold Score™

82+22.9% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 5 months

82
Apr 26Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Apr 26Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Apr 26May 26Jun 26Jul 26Aug 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

The rapid absorption of available inventory, evidenced by the 0.66 pending ratio and 26.8% year-over-year decline in active listings, suggests an environment where properties are moving relatively quickly. This pace puts pressure on buyers to act decisively, potentially limiting opportunities for prolonged negotiation. Sellers may find themselves with increased leverage to achieve price discipline.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price in Arecibo has seen a substantial decline of 21.0% year-over-year, significantly underperforming the median listing price decrease of 9.9%. This divergence, combined with a slight 0.3% year-over-year decrease in median $/sqft, indicates some softness within the higher-priced segments of the market.

Supply Dynamics

71 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 20 per month.

Pricing Pressure
8.3%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +3.1% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -0.3% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.66

Pending-to-active ratio — Accelerated.

Recommended For This Market

Accelerated

Selling in Arecibo, PR? Homes here are taking 45 days longer to sell than last year.

Demand in Arecibo, PR is outpacing supply. Well-prepared listings are still clearing quickly — pricing to the current pace matters more than waiting.

Buyer Demand Index
66%
Median Days on Market
85 days
Inventory YoY
−27%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Arecibo, PR
CBSA Code
11640
State
PR
Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Arecibo?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Arecibo metro is classified as Accelerated. Pending ratio is 0.66 with median days on market at 85.

  • Are home prices dropping in Arecibo?+

    Median listing price is $299K, -9.9% year over year. 8.3% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Arecibo?+

    The typical listing sits 85 days on market, a +112.5% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 20 per month.

  • What's happening in the Arecibo luxury market?+

    The average listing price in Arecibo has seen a substantial decline of 21.0% year-over-year, significantly underperforming the median listing price decrease of 9.9%. This divergence, combined with a slight 0.3% year-over-year decrease in median $/sqft, indicates some softness within the higher-priced segments of the market.

  • Where can I find a trusted Arecibo real estate expert?+

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Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 11640 · 5mo history