At a Glance
Median Income
$70,132
$33,162 per capita
Home Value
$179,700
Zillow: $291,657
Median Rent
$777/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
14.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bolivar a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bolivar residents earn a median household income of $70,132 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,162. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,494 business establishments, including 795 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bolivar is $179,700 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $291,657. Median rent is $777/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
26.0% of adults in Bolivar hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bolivar has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population949
Median Age50.7 yrs
Density999/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,132
Per Capita$33,162
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$23,156M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A+
Home Value$179,700
Rent$777
Ownership77.7%
Zillow$291,657
Housing Units428
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,698/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation931 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute24 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries26
Did You Know?
The median home in Bolivar was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Akron-Canton Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 795 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.