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Bolivar, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Bolivar is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 388. Residents earn $62,500 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
388 Population 2,282/sq mi density
$62,500 Median Income $30,991 per capita
$89,000 Home Value
$830 Median Rent 33.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,500 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,000 home value, $830/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,500
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $89,000
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.3%
49% lower than US avg
Median Rent $830
29% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.0%
44% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.0%
52% lower than US avg

How Bolivar Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population388
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density2,282/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans12.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,500
Per Capita$30,991
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$19,388M
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,000
Rent$830
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units167
Rent Burden33.8%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain49.6 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,052 ft (321 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute33 min
Broadband82.4%
Libraries22

Is Bolivar a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bolivar receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Bolivar offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bolivar is $62,500, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bolivar is $89,000, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $830 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

17.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Bolivar experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Bolivar has a population of 388 with a density of 2,282 people per square mile. The median age is 41.9 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.4%).

Population

388
Total Population
2,282
People / sq mi
41.9yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Bolivar vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.6%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.4%
82% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bolivar vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bolivar is $62,500, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Bolivar vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,500
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,991
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
IRS Avg AGI$80,248

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.0%
52% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,132
County GDP$19,388M

Business (County)

Restaurants780
Healthcare1,116
Retail1,146
Manufacturing486

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,108
75% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate6.86%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.3 min
Drive Alone87.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Bolivar is $89,000, 68% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $830 (29% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$89,000
68% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$830
29% below US avg
Rent Burden33.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.5%
Housing Units167
Median Year Built1944

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,108
75% above US avg
Effective Rate6.86%
Bolivar has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.6 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average49.6°F
8% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.6 inches
30% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,052 ft (321 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density2,282/sq mi
Coordinates40.3950°N, 79.1521°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42129
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 17.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 28.4-point margin. 82.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.9%
D 35.4%

Winner: Republican by 28.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.3%
49% below US avg
High School+90.5%
Graduate Degree+5.0%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,282/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access82.4%
Public Libraries22
Healthcare Facilities1,116
Restaurants780
Retail Stores1,146

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.3 min
Drive Alone87.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.2%

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