Median Income
$56,400
25% lower than US avg
Home Value
$174,000
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
9.3%
72% lower than US avg
Unemployment
18.8%
422% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
18.4%
48% higher than US avg
How Botsford Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,120
Median Age59.6 yrs
Density10/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
C
Median Income$56,400
Per Capita$39,900
Unemployment18.8%
Poverty18.4%
Commute32 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$174,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units545
Rent Burden0.0%
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+28.5%
Graduate+1.0%
Is Botsford a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Botsford receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Botsford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Botsford is $56,400, 25% below the national average of $75,149. At 18.8%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 18.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Botsford is $174,000, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
9.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.5% have completed high school.
Botsford has a population of 1,120 with a density of 10 people per square mile. The median age is 59.6 years, 53% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.1%).
Population
59.6yrs
Median Age
53% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 91.5% |
| 17% above US avg |
| Spanish | 4.5% |
| 67% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 4% |
The median household income in Botsford is $56,400, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 18.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $56,400 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $39,900 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 18.8% |
| 422% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 18.4% |
| 48% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 31.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.7% |
| Public Transit | 3.3% |
| Work from Home | 15.0% |
The median home value in Botsford is $174,000, 38% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $174,000 |
| 38% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 94.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 6.4% |
| Housing Units | 545 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Botsford vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Botsford vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 117.6 sq mi (304.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |