Bolton Landing is a small town of 325 in New York, with a median household income of $82,679
and a 5.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bolton Landing stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bolton Landing is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bolton Landing city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.6
Bolton Landing's overall cost of living index is 93.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bolton Landing costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bolton Landing, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$310,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
85.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$82,679
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Bolton Landing's violent crime rate is 73.5 per 100,000 residents
— 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
73.5 /100k
Property Crime
911.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bolton Landing is served primarily by BOLTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bolton Landing, NY
National Avg
School District
BOLTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
6.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bolton Landing sees average highs of 30.3°F in January
and 83.5°F in July,
with 42.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 77.5 inches of snow per year.
Bolton Landing's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bolton Landing roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $310,500 and median rent is N/A/month.
Bolton Landing's violent crime rate is 73.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 911.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bolton Landing are operated by BOLTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.4:1. 24.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bolton Landing, NY has a population of 325, a median household income of $82,679, and an unemployment rate of 5.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Bolton Landing averages 30.3°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.5 inches
with about 77.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bolton Landing, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 12814.
The population of Bolton Landing, New York is 325 with a median age of 64.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bolton Landing: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $310,500, median household income $82,679, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bolton Landing side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
