Median Income
$54,800
27% lower than US avg
Home Value
$155,000
45% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
4.1%
88% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$760
35% lower than US avg
Unemployment
21.7%
503% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
23.2%
87% higher than US avg
How Botwood Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population2,778
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density494/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
C
Median Income$54,800
Per Capita$35,440
Unemployment21.7%
Poverty23.2%
Commute21 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$155,000
Rent$760
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,250
Rent Burden14.8%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation59 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.1%
High School+30.6%
Graduate+2.1%
Is Botwood a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Botwood receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Botwood has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Botwood is $54,800, 27% below the national average of $75,149. At 21.7%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 23.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Botwood is $155,000, 45% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $760 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
4.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.6% have completed high school.
Botwood has a population of 2,778 with a density of 494 people per square mile. The median age is 56.4 years, 45% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).
Population
2,778
Total Population
2021 Census
56.4yrs
Median Age
45% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.2% |
| 99% below US avg |
The median household income in Botwood is $54,800, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 21.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $54,800 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $35,440 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 21.7% |
| 503% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 23.2% |
| 87% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 20.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.6% |
The median home value in Botwood is $155,000, 45% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $760 (35% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $155,000 |
| 45% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $760 |
| 35% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 14.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 70.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 29.2% |
| Housing Units | 1,250 |
Property Tax
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Crime Rates: Botwood vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 494/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.1499°N, 55.3482°W |
| Timezone | America/St_Johns |