Naguabo is an eastern Puerto Rico municipality with a population of 23,054. This guide fills a thin online research gap with current municipality-level safety data, service coverage, and a practical comparison with nearby Humacao and Ceiba.
Updated June 8, 2026 · Data sources listed below
Quick answer
Vecindr's current dataset gives Naguabo a 66/100 safety score, a C grade, and a rank of 55 out of 78. Its reported crime rate of 1,283.9 per 100,000 residents is about 7% above the municipality average, which is close enough that barrio-level conditions and the exact data period matter. For people comparing Eastern Puerto Rico, Naguabo 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
66/100
C grade · #55 of 78 municipalities
Crime rate
1,283.9
Per 100,000 residents · 7% above the municipality average
Population
23,054
Municipality population in Vecindr's current dataset
Region
Eastern Puerto Rico
Near Humacao, Ceiba, Las Piedras
Location and daily life
Naguabo sits on Puerto Rico's eastern side between Ceiba and Humacao, with inland connections toward Las Piedras and Gurabo. Its position makes Humacao the most important nearby comparison for people weighing smaller-municipality living against access to a larger service center.
Online coverage of Naguabo is limited, so relocation decisions can become overly dependent on isolated anecdotes. A better approach is to compare the specific property with Naguabo's town center, coastal areas, inland barrios, and the routes used to reach work and services.
Naguabo and Humacao are not interchangeable. Humacao has a larger population and more facilities in Vecindr's compiled datasets, while Naguabo offers a smaller-municipality context. The better fit depends on commute, service needs, housing, and the exact barrio.
Decision guide
Use these points as a relocation checklist, then confirm the details for the specific barrio or property you are considering.
Essential services
Available 2021–22 data lists seven public schools with K–12 coverage and one private school identified as elementary-only. Current programs, enrollment, transportation, and regional alternatives require direct confirmation.
7 public schools · 1 private schools
The compiled 2015 registry lists one Centro de Diagnóstico y Tratamiento and no hospital in Naguabo. The source is dated, so verify current providers and realistic travel times to Humacao, Fajardo, or other regional facilities.
1 facility listed in the current local registry data
Nearby options
Relocation decisions are easier when you compare multiple municipalities on the same measures.
Frequently asked questions
Naguabo has a 66/100 Vecindr safety score and C grade. Its current municipality-level crime rate is 1,283.9 per 100,000 residents, about 7% above the Puerto Rico municipality average. Safety can vary by barrio.
Naguabo may fit people seeking a smaller eastern municipality near Humacao and Ceiba. Its suitability depends on the specific barrio, commute, flood exposure, housing, schools, healthcare needs, and service access.
Humacao is larger and has more schools and healthcare facilities in Vecindr's current compiled datasets. Naguabo has a smaller population. Compare the exact housing location, commute, services, and municipality safety reports before choosing.
Vecindr's compiled 2015 registry lists one CDT and no hospital. Because the registry is dated, confirm current clinics, hospitals, and travel times independently.
Check the barrio, current crime context, flood exposure, road access, commute to Humacao or other work centers, utilities, schools, healthcare, and property condition.
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.
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