Living in Bostwick, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bostwick · Census data 2020–2024
Bostwick has 269 residents with a median age of 56.5. The median household income is $66,250 (14% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $339,300, the median rent is $1,694/month.
Bostwick is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bostwick at a glance
- Population
- 269
- Median age
- 56.5State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $66,250State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $339,300State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,694/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 91.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.2%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Bostwick a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Georgia median; home values 12% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Bostwick
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bostwick the median home value is $339,300, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,694 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,260 a month in housing costs.
Bostwick median household income
The median household income in Bostwick is $66,250 and the income per person is $36,830. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Bostwick: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 148
- Owner-occupied
- 91.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.7%
- Vacant
- 14.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.13
Bostwick demographics
- Population
- 269
- Median age
- 56.5
- Under 18
- 10.8%
- 65 and older
- 39.8%
- Households
- 126
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bostwick ›
Education in Bostwick
22.2% of adults 25 and older in Bostwick have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bostwick
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10%
- Drive alone
- 83.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
Bostwick vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bostwick | 269 | $66,250 | $339,300 | $1,694 |
| North High Shoals | 698 | $93,333 | $375,600 | $956 |
| Good Hope | 582 | $95,563 | $352,000 | — |
| Bishop | 427 | $148,750 | $440,000 | $1,042 |
| Rutledge | 1,271 | $56,944 | $283,900 | $1,393 |
| Watkinsville | 3,350 | $92,147 | $367,800 | $1,541 |
| Madison | 4,864 | $61,510 | $347,200 | $1,165 |
| Monroe | 15,648 | $44,656 | $259,300 | $1,105 |
| Social Circle | 5,217 | $88,591 | $307,300 | $1,083 |
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What is the median household income in Bostwick, GA?
The median household income in Bostwick is $66,250, 14% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bostwick?
The median home value in Bostwick is $339,300, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Bostwick?
The median gross rent in Bostwick is $1,694 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is Bostwick, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.8%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Georgia median; home values 12% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Bostwick?
The median age in Bostwick is 56.5 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Bostwick?
The average commute to work in Bostwick is 21 minutes; 10% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bostwick?
The unemployment rate in Bostwick is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bostwick?
22.2% of adults in Bostwick have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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