Bolivar, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Stark County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
949 Population 999/sq mi density
$70,132 Median Income $33,162 per capita
$179,700 Home Value $291,657 Zillow
$777 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$70,132 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$179,700 home value, $777/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Bolivar, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,132
7% below
$33,162 per capita
Home Value
$179,700
36% below
Zillow: $291,657
Median Rent
$777/mo
33% below
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
23% below
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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
93%
Home Value
64%
Rent
67%
Poverty
50%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
25%
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.