Living in Bolivar, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bolivar · Census data 2020–2024
Bolivar has 1,124 residents with a median age of 37.3. The median household income is $56,413 (34% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $71,900, the median rent is $461/month.
Bolivar is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bolivar at a glance
- Population
- 1,124
- Median age
- 37.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $56,413State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $71,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $461/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 65.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.5%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Bolivar a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 83% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 9%; a poverty rate of 18.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Bolivar
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bolivar the median home value is $71,900, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $461 per month, which is 20.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,078 a month in housing costs.
Bolivar median household income
The median household income in Bolivar is $56,413 and the income per person is $28,297. 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Bolivar: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 492
- Owner-occupied
- 65.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.4%
- Vacant
- 7.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.46
Bolivar demographics
- Population
- 1,124
- Median age
- 37.3
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 16.3%
- Households
- 456
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 10.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bolivar ›
Education in Bolivar
31.5% of adults 25 and older in Bolivar have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 9.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bolivar
- Unemployment rate
- 9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 12.6%
- Drive alone
- 68.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.8%
Bolivar vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolivar | 1,124 | $56,413 | $71,900 | $461 |
| Richburg | 650 | $47,083 | $71,400 | $931 |
| Shinglehouse | 1,076 | $47,315 | $78,400 | $701 |
| Sharon | 704 | $78,393 | $142,800 | $642 |
| Ceres | 1,002 | $60,114 | $98,800 | $893 |
| Portville | 951 | $61,793 | $102,900 | $660 |
| Friendship | 712 | $35,417 | $71,600 | $973 |
| Weston Mills | 1,431 | $79,712 | $155,300 | $775 |
| Cuba | 1,807 | $61,776 | $85,900 | $770 |
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What is the median household income in Bolivar, NY?
The median household income in Bolivar is $56,413, 34% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bolivar?
The median home value in Bolivar is $71,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Bolivar?
The median gross rent in Bolivar is $461 per month, about 20.9% of household income.
Is Bolivar, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 83% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 9%; a poverty rate of 18.7%.
What is the median age in Bolivar?
The median age in Bolivar is 37.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Bolivar?
The average commute to work in Bolivar is 21 minutes; 12.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bolivar?
The unemployment rate in Bolivar is 9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bolivar?
31.5% of adults in Bolivar 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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