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Bolivar, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Allegany County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,108 Population 1,385/sq mi density
$53,317 Median Income $28,111 per capita
$66,400 Home Value $99,848 Zillow
$505 Median Rent 21.4% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
59 Violent Crime/100K 1,372 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$53,317 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,400 home value, $505/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
59 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Bolivar, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,317
29% below
$28,111 per capita
Home Value
$66,400
76% below
Zillow: $99,848
Median Rent
$505/mo
57% below
21.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
59/100K
84% below
1,372/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.0%
8% below
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
246 sunny days/yr

How Bolivar Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bolivar's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
71%
Home Value
24%
Rent
43%
Poverty
95%
Bachelor's
92%
Unemployment
89%
Crime
16%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bolivar 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

Bolivar residents earn a median household income of $53,317 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,111. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 911 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bolivar is $66,400 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $99,848. Median rent is $505/month, with 21.4% 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 1938.

Safety & Crime

Bolivar reports 59 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,372/100K.

Education

31.0% of adults in Bolivar hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below the national average). 87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bolivar has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population1,108
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density1,385/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$53,317
Per Capita$28,111
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$1,955M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019

Housing

A+
Home Value$66,400
Rent$505
Ownership66.2%
Zillow$99,848
Housing Units460
Rent Burden21.4%

Crime

F
Violent59/100K
Property1,372/100K

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,271/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,603 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+31.0%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17

Did You Know?

Bolivar was founded in 1820.
The median home in Bolivar was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Bradford Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.