At a Glance
Median Income
$46,389
$25,755 per capita
Home Value
$85,400
Zillow: $198,981
Median Rent
$632/mo
21.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.5%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
19.6% smoking rate
How Bunker Hill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bunker Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bunker Hill a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bunker Hill residents earn a median household income of $46,389 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,755. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5% (164% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 637 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bunker Hill is $85,400 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,981. Median rent is $632/month, with 21.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
11.2% of adults in Bunker Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bunker Hill has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population956
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density2,451/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$46,389
Per Capita$25,755
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$1,291M
Avg Weekly Wage$956
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,400
Rent$632
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$198,981
Housing Units506
Rent Burden21.6%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,509/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain41.1 in/yr
Elevation816 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute25 min
Broadband79.4%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Bunker Hill was founded in 1851.
The median home in Bunker Hill was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.