At a Glance
Median Income
$95,192
$80,536 per capita
Home Value
$1,909,100
Zillow: $1,824,106
Median Rent
$1,750/mo
36.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
162/100K
848/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.9%
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.6%
7.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Bolinas Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bolinas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bolinas a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bolinas residents earn a median household income of $95,192 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $80,536. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bolinas is $1,909,100 , 577% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,824,106. Median rent is $1,750/month, with 36.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Bolinas reports 162 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 848/100K.
Education
57.9% of adults in Bolinas hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% above the national average).
98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bolinas has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population1,176
Median Age62.7 yrs
Density202/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,192
Per Capita$80,536
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
F
Home Value$1,909,100
Rent$1,750
Ownership75.1%
Zillow$1,824,106
Housing Units1,012
Rent Burden36.9%
Crime
F
Violent162/100K
Property848/100K
Health
Obesity21.6%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking7.9%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain44.4 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation280 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+57.9%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+25.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute26 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries34
Did You Know?
Bolinas was founded in 1863.
The median home in Bolinas was built in 1962.
36.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Francisco International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.
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