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Bolivar, MO Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Serenity Brown

Commute times in Bolivar -how bad?

Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What are your go-to spots? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Robert C.

What's it really like living in Bolivar?

Hey folks, It's a a small town city with about 10,996 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Bolivar sits at 269.6 per 100K. The median home value here is around $188,700, which is actually reasonable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. N...

13 replies 15 upvotes living
Eli Davis

Bolivar vs Orlando -which is better?

It's a a small town city with about 10,996 people. You can expect to pay around $833 for rent here. Household incomes average around $44,603 in Bolivar. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Should I be conc...

4 replies 2 upvotes best-worst
Angela C.

Honest thoughts on life in Bolivar

I'm a 47-year-old data analyst and The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. TIA!

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Oliver Rodriguez

Why I chose Bolivar over bigger cities

Hi all, Household incomes average around $44,603 in Bolivar. It's a a small town city with about 10,996 people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I overthinking this? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here...

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Angela C.

Biggest downsides of living in Bolivar?

Random thought, I'm a college student here and Household incomes average around $44,603 in Bolivar. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Let me know your thoughts.

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Xavier Taylor

How is the nightlife in Bolivar?

Hey everyone, We have two kids and Rent is about $833/month for a decent place. With a population of 10,996, Bolivar is a small town. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I overthinking thi...

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Jose Hughes

Is Bolivar good for remote workers?

Hey folks, I'm a remote worker and The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $44,603, which feels on the lower side for the area. You can expect to pay around $833 for rent here. With a population of 10,996, Bolivar is a small town. The median home value here is ...

3 replies 15 upvotes jobs
Angela C.

What surprised you most about Bolivar?

OK so We're a young couple and Household incomes average around $44,603 in Bolivar. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs are where most families end up. I...

4 replies 12 upvotes best-worst
dc_noah

Moving from Atlanta to Bolivar next month

I'm a remote worker and The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 12.3%, which is around average. Crime rate is something to consider -Bolivar sits at 269.6 per 100K. Rent is about $833/month for a decent place. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look...

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