At a Glance
Median Income
$46,250
$17,262 per capita
Home Value
$125,000
Zillow: $173,173
Violent Crime
0/100K
3,131/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.2%
81.4% high school+
Unemployment
13.9%
20.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.6%
19.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
318 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bolton residents earn a median household income of $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,262. The unemployment rate stands at 13.9% (286% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,217 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bolton is $125,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,173. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Bolton reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,131/100K.
Education
2.2% of adults in Bolton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% below the national average).
81.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bolton has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population469
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density147/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
C
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$17,262
Unemployment13.9%
Poverty20.2%
County GDP$1,918M
Avg Weekly Wage$921
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent
Ownership84.7%
Zillow$173,173
Housing Units262
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property3,131/100K
Health
Obesity45.6%
Diabetes15.5%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death16,521/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation57 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.2%
High School+81.4%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute30 min
Broadband69.3%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Bolton was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Wilmington International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
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