At a Glance
Median Income
$56,563
$31,195 per capita
Home Value
$156,300
Zillow: $219,744
Median Rent
$836/mo
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
83.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
16.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17.2% smoking rate
How Bostic Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bostic's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bostic a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bostic residents earn a median household income of $56,563 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,195. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,498 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bostic is $156,300 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,744. Median rent is $836/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
20.8% of adults in Bostic hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
83.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bostic has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population363
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density390/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$56,563
Per Capita$31,195
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty16.8%
County GDP$2,490M
Avg Weekly Wage$925
Housing
A+
Home Value$156,300
Rent$836
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$219,744
Housing Units172
Rent Burden20.0%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death13,778/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain51.7 in/yr
Elevation917 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+83.9%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute26 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Bostic was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.