At a Glance
Median Income
$36,563
$23,905 per capita
Home Value
$46,200
Zillow: $141,263
Median Rent
$622/mo
28.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
74.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
24.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.4%
16.7% smoking rate
How Bolton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bolton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bolton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bolton residents earn a median household income of $36,563 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,905. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,699 business establishments, including 493 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bolton is $46,200 , 84% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,263. Median rent is $622/month, with 28.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
12.7% of adults in Bolton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
74.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bolton has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population693
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density456/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$36,563
Per Capita$23,905
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty24.9%
County GDP$15,444M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,143
Housing
A+
Home Value$46,200
Rent$622
Ownership67.4%
Zillow$141,263
Housing Units354
Rent Burden28.7%
Health
Obesity44.4%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death16,086/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain51.3 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation228 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+74.2%
Graduate+16.1%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 26% / D 72%
Commute23 min
Broadband72.4%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Bolton was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 493 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.