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Bolivar, NY


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Bolivar, New York

Bolivar, New York, in Allegany county, is 64 miles SE of Cheektowaga, New York (center to center) and 66 miles SE of Buffalo, New York. About 1,173 people people live in Bolivar.

The People and Families of Bolivar

In Bolivar, about 49% of adults are married. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in Bolivar.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bolivar had a median family income of $36,442.

Bolivar Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Bolivar, about 65% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the village were built is earlier than in most places. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Bolivar is one place with an advantage over most places in New York. The village isn't one of those high-end villages with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Bolivar, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Bolivar strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 6%Bolivar Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 7%Bolivar Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Bolivar, NY

Comparing Bolivar to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Senior Citizens45
Well-Paid Single Men42
Female Share of the Population43
Age of the Population32
Racial Diversity21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size86
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults73
Median Family Income41
People in Middle Class or Better21
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home66
Public Transportation Use62
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Affordability of Rents610
People Living Alone67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Property Taxes310
Housing Recently Built11
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