Median Income
$68,500
9% lower than US avg
Home Value
$196,000
30% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
8.1%
76% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$548
53% lower than US avg
Unemployment
8.7%
142% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
16.6%
34% higher than US avg
How Bury Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,252
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
C+
Median Income$68,500
Per Capita$37,100
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty16.6%
Commute33 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$196,000
Rent$548
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units520
Rent Burden8.0%
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+23.7%
Graduate+3.5%
Is Bury a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Bury receives an overall livability score of 3.1 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. Bury offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Bury is $68,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.7%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 16.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Bury is $196,000, 30% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $548 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
8.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.7% have completed high school.
Bury has a population of 1,252 with a density of 14 people per square mile. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.8%).
Population
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 26.0% |
| 67% below US avg |
| Spanish | 69.2% |
| 416% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 4.8% |
The median household income in Bury is $68,500, which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $68,500 |
| 9% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $37,100 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.7% |
| 142% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 16.6% |
| 34% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 32.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 95.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 17.8% |
The median home value in Bury is $196,000, 30% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $548 (53% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $196,000 |
| 30% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $548 |
| 53% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 8.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 85.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 14.4% |
| Housing Units | 520 |
Property Tax
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Crime Rates: Bury vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 90.4 sq mi (234.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4736°N, 71.5011°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |