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Bolivar, PA


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Bolivar, Pennsylvania

Bolivar, Pennsylvania, in Westmoreland county, is 44 miles E of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 501 people people live in Bolivar.

The People and Families of Bolivar

In Bolivar, about 62% of adults are married. Homes in Bolivar tend to contain married couples.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bolivar had a median family income of $35,682. As it happens, more people than usual in Bolivar are able to work from their homes.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($2,250) in Bolivar than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Bolivar Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Bolivar, about 88% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the town were built is earlier than in most places. Bolivar isn't one of those high-end towns with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Bolivar, 91% of commuters drive to work. The town is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great town for public transportation.

High Points

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

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Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 15%Bolivar Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Bolivar, PA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens87
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population64
Well-Paid Single Men42
Racial Diversity22
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better65
People Above Poverty54
Median Family Income32
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times11
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Affordability of Rents56
People Living Alone53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
Housing Recently Built11
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