Añasco is a western Puerto Rico municipality with a population of 25,094 and a 92/100 Vecindr safety score. This guide explains the current safety data, local services, location, and practical tradeoffs to review before moving.
Updated June 8, 2026 · Data sources listed below
Quick answer
Based on Vecindr's current municipality dataset, Añasco has a 92/100 safety score, an A+ grade, and ranks third among Puerto Rico's 78 municipalities. Its reported crime rate of 474.2 per 100,000 residents is about 61% below the municipality average of 1,202.9. For people comparing Western Puerto Rico, Añasco is worth evaluating alongside nearby municipalities rather than from tourism reputation or a single island-wide ranking alone.
Vecindr safety insights are designed to support relocation research and municipality comparisons. Individual neighborhoods, streets, and properties should always be evaluated directly before making housing decisions.
Safety
92/100
A+ grade · #3 of 78 municipalities
Crime rate
474.2
Per 100,000 residents · 61% below the municipality average
Population
25,094
Municipality population in Vecindr's current dataset
Region
Western Puerto Rico
Near Mayagüez, Rincón, Aguada
Location and daily life
Añasco sits in western Puerto Rico between several of the region's better-known municipalities. It borders Mayagüez, Rincón, Aguada, Moca, and Las Marías, which makes it a practical municipality to include when comparing west-coast locations.
The municipality combines an established town center with residential barrios extending toward the coast and inland foothills. Daily conditions can vary meaningfully by location, so a municipality-wide score should be followed by property-level research.
People considering a move should test their actual drive to work, school, shopping, medical care, and the places they expect to visit most. Comparing Añasco with nearby Mayagüez and Rincón can clarify whether a quieter base or closer proximity to a larger service center is the better fit.
Decision guide
Use these points as a relocation checklist, then confirm the details for the specific barrio or property you are considering.
Essential services
The current education datasets list six public schools and five private schools in Añasco, with K–12 coverage represented. School fit depends on grade level, program, enrollment status, and commute, so families should verify current details directly.
6 public schools · 5 private schools
The current municipality registry lists one Centro de Diagnóstico y Tratamiento and no hospital in Añasco. Residents with recurring or specialized care needs should confirm providers and travel times to facilities in the wider western region.
1 facility listed in the current local registry data
Nearby options
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Frequently asked questions
Añasco scores 92 out of 100 in Vecindr's current safety model, receives an A+ grade, and ranks third among Puerto Rico's 78 municipalities. Its municipality-level crime rate is 474.2 per 100,000 residents for the current reporting dataset. Conditions still vary by barrio and property.
Vecindr's current dataset reports 474.2 crimes per 100,000 residents in Añasco, compared with a Puerto Rico municipality average of 1,202.9. The underlying crime period is January 1 through April 30, 2026.
Añasco may fit people prioritizing strong municipality-level safety data, a smaller population, and access to Mayagüez, Rincón, and other western municipalities. The best fit depends on the specific barrio, commute, flood exposure, housing, schools, and healthcare needs.
Vecindr's current municipality dataset lists a population of 25,094 for Añasco.
Check the exact barrio, FEMA flood information, drainage, commute times, internet and utility reliability, property condition, insurance availability, school access, and travel time to healthcare. Municipality-wide data should support, not replace, property-level due diligence.
Go beyond the guide
Review crime categories, flood context, demographic data, nearby comparisons, and the full Vecindr municipality analysis.
Crime figures cover January 1 through April 30, 2026. Safety scores are Vecindr calculations based on reported Puerto Rico Police Bureau crime data. Population, schools, and healthcare availability come from Vecindr's compiled public datasets, including U.S. Census, NCES, and Puerto Rico government sources.
Use Vecindr to compare municipalities and identify questions for direct follow-up with schools, healthcare providers, utility providers, insurers, and property professionals.