Living in Bolivar, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bolivar · Census data 2020–2024
Bolivar has 1,215 residents with a median age of 39.3. The median household income is $83,068 (39% higher than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $251,600, the median rent is $1,505/month.
Bolivar is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bolivar at a glance
- Population
- 1,215
- Median age
- 39.3State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $83,068State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $251,600State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $1,505/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 57.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.9%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Bolivar a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 39% higher than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 10.5%.
Cons: Home values 55% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Bolivar
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bolivar the median home value is $251,600, 24% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,505 per month, which is 31.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,540 a month in housing costs.
Bolivar median household income
The median household income in Bolivar is $83,068 and the income per person is $42,670. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Bolivar: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 608
- Owner-occupied
- 57.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.5%
- Vacant
- 13%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.30
Bolivar demographics
- Population
- 1,215
- Median age
- 39.3
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 12.9%
- Households
- 529
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bolivar ›
Education in Bolivar
35.9% of adults 25 and older in Bolivar have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 13.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bolivar
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 17.7%
- Drive alone
- 73.9%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.3%
Bolivar vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolivar | 1,215 | $83,068 | $251,600 | $1,505 |
| Harpers Ferry | 350 | $116,587 | $529,100 | $1,859 |
| Sandy Hook | 165 | $61,655 | — | — |
| Shenandoah Junction | 1,141 | $94,821 | $192,900 | $1,123 |
| Brunswick | 8,450 | $118,025 | $374,500 | $1,217 |
| Rosemont | 310 | $106,250 | $437,900 | — |
| Ranson | 5,729 | $89,523 | $242,700 | $1,536 |
| Lovettsville | 2,719 | $141,406 | $543,700 | $1,871 |
| Shepherdstown | 1,460 | $63,750 | $485,200 | $1,201 |
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What is the median household income in Bolivar, WV?
The median household income in Bolivar is $83,068, 39% higher than the West Virginia median of $59,608 (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 $251,600, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Bolivar?
The median gross rent in Bolivar is $1,505 per month, about 31.4% of household income.
Is Bolivar, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 39% higher than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 10.5%. Minuses: home values 55% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%.
What is the median age in Bolivar?
The median age in Bolivar is 39.3 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Bolivar?
The average commute to work in Bolivar is 37 minutes; 17.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bolivar?
The unemployment rate in Bolivar is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bolivar?
35.9% 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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