Living in Bolton, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bolton · Census data 2020–2024
Bolton has 5,737 residents with a median age of 41.2. The median household income is $205,449 (98% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $796,000, the median rent is $1,583/month.
Bolton at a glance
- Population
- 5,737
- Median age
- 41.2State: 40
- Median household income
- $205,449State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $796,000State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,583/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 94.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 81.9%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Bolton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 98% higher than the Massachusetts median; a poverty rate of 2.9%.
Cons: Home values 42% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Bolton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bolton the median home value is $796,000, 139% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,583 per month, which is 26.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,786 a month in housing costs.
Bolton median household income
The median household income in Bolton is $205,449 and the income per person is $83,993. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Bolton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,084
- Owner-occupied
- 94.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.3%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.90
Bolton demographics
- Population
- 5,737
- Median age
- 41.2
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 1,976
- Foreign-born
- 12.3%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bolton ›
Education in Bolton
81.9% of adults 25 and older in Bolton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 41.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bolton
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 40.5%
- Drive alone
- 57.3%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.1%
Bolton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton | 5,737 | $205,449 | $796,000 | $1,583 |
| Berlin | 3,378 | $121,336 | $616,600 | $2,420 |
| Harvard | 6,927 | $213,996 | $833,600 | $1,321 |
| Hudson | 20,077 | $103,400 | $496,800 | $1,406 |
| Stow | 7,165 | $185,809 | $729,600 | $1,782 |
| Lancaster | 8,606 | $134,833 | $519,100 | $2,338 |
| Clinton | 15,563 | $89,781 | $387,300 | $1,402 |
| South Lancaster | 2,177 | $109,173 | $421,400 | $1,893 |
| Boxborough | 5,496 | $144,611 | $706,900 | $1,887 |
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What is the median household income in Bolton, MA?
The median household income in Bolton is $205,449, 98% higher than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bolton?
The median home value in Bolton is $796,000, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Bolton?
The median gross rent in Bolton is $1,583 per month, about 26.1% of household income.
Is Bolton, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 98% higher than the Massachusetts median; a poverty rate of 2.9%. Minuses: home values 42% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%.
What is the median age in Bolton?
The median age in Bolton is 41.2 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Bolton?
The average commute to work in Bolton is 37 minutes; 40.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bolton?
The unemployment rate in Bolton is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bolton?
81.9% of adults in Bolton 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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