At a Glance
Median Income
$71,970
$39,499 per capita
Home Value
$316,400
Zillow: $257,623
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
16.0% smoking rate
How Bolivar Peninsula Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bolivar Peninsula's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bolivar Peninsula a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bolivar Peninsula residents earn a median household income of $71,970 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,499. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 930 business establishments, including 86 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bolivar Peninsula is $316,400 , 12% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,623. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Education
13.2% of adults in Bolivar Peninsula hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bolivar Peninsula has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,995
Median Age62.6 yrs
Density71/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born10.4%
Veterans17.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,970
Per Capita$39,499
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$3,740M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,480
Housing
A
Home Value$316,400
Rent
Ownership91.7%
Zillow$257,623
Housing Units3,127
Rent Burden18.3%
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,173/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain47.2 in/yr
Elevation2 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute45 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Bolivar Peninsula was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Scholes International At Galveston (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.7% of the population has a disability.
10.4% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.