At a Glance
Median Income
$80,625
$32,946 per capita
Home Value
$341,200
Zillow: $521,454
Median Rent
$1,844/mo
23.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.4%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
13.4% smoking rate
How Bostwick Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bostwick's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bostwick a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bostwick residents earn a median household income of $80,625 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,946. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,615 business establishments, including 86 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bostwick is $341,200 , 21% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $521,454. Median rent is $1,844/month, with 23.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
24.4% of adults in Bostwick hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bostwick has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population398
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density137/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$80,625
Per Capita$32,946
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$2,564M
Avg Weekly Wage$998
Housing
A
Home Value$341,200
Rent$1,844
Ownership90.8%
Zillow$521,454
Housing Units165
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,599/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain47.7 in/yr
Elevation759 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.4%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score7.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 32%
Commute19 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Bostwick was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Baldwin County Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.