At a Glance
Median Income
$48,542
$27,577 per capita
Home Value
$111,700
Zillow: $210,122
Median Rent
$730/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
18.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
16.7% smoking rate
How Bliss Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bliss's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bliss a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bliss residents earn a median household income of $48,542 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,577. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 930 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bliss is $111,700 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,122. Median rent is $730/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
8.1% of adults in Bliss hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bliss has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population429
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density44/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans13.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,542
Per Capita$27,577
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty18.2%
County GDP$2,368M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,217
Housing
A+
Home Value$111,700
Rent$730
Ownership65.5%
Zillow$210,122
Housing Units198
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,545/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
Elevation1,713 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute24 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Bliss was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.