Near National AverageSafer than AverageHIGH ISLAND ISD
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Bolivar Peninsula is a small town of 2,626 in Texas, with a median household income of $62,207
.
Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is
0% above the national average.
Strengths:
Bolivar Peninsula stands out for solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Bolivar Peninsula is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bolivar Peninsula 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: 100.2
Bolivar Peninsula's overall cost of living index is 100.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bolivar Peninsula costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.
Metric
Bolivar Peninsula, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$321,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$508
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
92.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$62,207
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Bolivar Peninsula's violent crime rate is 232.4 per 100,000 residents
— 39% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
232.4 /100k
Property Crime
1326.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bolivar Peninsula is served primarily by HIGH ISLAND ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bolivar Peninsula, TX
National Avg
School District
HIGH ISLAND ISD
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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
9.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bolivar Peninsula sees average highs of 62.5°F in January
and 89.7°F in July,
with 59.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Bolivar Peninsula's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Bolivar Peninsula roughly 0% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $321,100 and median rent is $508/month.
Bolivar Peninsula's violent crime rate is 232.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1326.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bolivar Peninsula are operated by HIGH ISLAND ISD.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.2:1. 14.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bolivar Peninsula, TX has a population of 2,626, a median household income of $62,207, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Bolivar Peninsula averages 62.5°F in January and 89.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.7 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bolivar Peninsula, TX is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 77650, 77623, 77617.
The population of Bolivar Peninsula, Texas is 2,626 with a median age of 64.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bolivar Peninsula: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $321,100, median household income $62,207, crime index 62 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bolivar Peninsula side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
