At a Glance
Median Income
$87,000
$32,015 per capita
Home Value
$176,000
Zillow: $208,346
Median Rent
$858/mo
14.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
17.3% smoking rate
How Bluffton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bluffton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bluffton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bluffton residents earn a median household income of $87,000 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,015. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,908 business establishments, including 165 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bluffton is $176,000 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,346. Median rent is $858/month, with 14.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
10.2% of adults in Bluffton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bluffton has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population260
Median Age28.8 yrs
Density95/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,000
Per Capita$32,015
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$3,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000
Housing
A+
Home Value$176,000
Rent$858
Ownership79.8%
Zillow$208,346
Housing Units97
Rent Burden14.5%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,919/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain29.3 in/yr
Elevation1,360 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute20 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed274 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Bluffton was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
4.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 274 Mbps.
There are 165 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.