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Houses in Bolivar, TN (Hardeman County) — Census median home value $136,000, county listing prices up about 4.0% over the past year. Market data for Bolivar houses and the broader area.
Bolivar, TN is in Hardeman County, Tennessee — this guide covers houses in Bolivar and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 5,171, with a median household income of $38,575. Census data puts the median value of houses in Bolivar at $136,000.
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Market overview
Bolivar is in Hardeman County, Tennessee. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Bolivar and the surrounding county market.
$136,000
5,171
$38,575
4.03% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
5,171
Hardeman County
$38,575
$136,000
$827/mo
+4.0%
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The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Bolivar's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $136,000.
Hardeman County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.03% annual change in 2025.
Bolivar has an estimated population of 5,171 and a median household income of $38,575, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Bolivar's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.5x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 26% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Hardeman County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Bolivar.
USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby Hardeman County and other Tennessee communities. Some locations may not yet have dedicated pages, but many licensed professionals in this region assist surrounding communities.
Nearby communities include Toone, Whiteville, Hickory Valley, Hornsby, Middleton, Saulsbury, Pocahontas, Essary Springs.
More Tennessee cities with market guides: Clarksville, Murfreesboro, Franklin, Johnson City, Jackson, Hendersonville, Bartlett, Kingsport.
Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Silerton (~12.6 mi), Mercer (~14.6 mi), Medon (~15.5 mi), Grand Junction (~17.9 mi), La Grange (~19.8 mi), Somerville (~20.6 mi), Pinson (~21.3 mi), Williston (~21.8 mi), Bethel Springs (~22.6 mi), Finger (~23.2 mi), Henderson (~23.5 mi), Selmer (~24.4 mi), Moscow (~25.1 mi), Ramer (~26.1 mi), Chewalla (~26.8 mi), Eastview (~28.7 mi).
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Census & home facts
5,171
$136,000
$38,575
$827
4.03%
city
Hardeman County
8.11 sq mi
4707180
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Hardeman County Schools — 9 schools, 3,332 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Hardeman addresses may be served by Hardeman County Schools, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Bolivar at $136,000.
For owner-occupied houses in Bolivar, Census ACS data shows a median value of $136,000. Active listing prices in Hardeman County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
Bolivar houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Hardeman County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Bolivar's population at approximately 5,171.
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Bolivar at approximately $827 per month.
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Bolivar at approximately $38,575.
Hardeman County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.03% annual change in 2025.
Census ACS data puts Bolivar's median home value at about 3.5 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 26% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Hardeman County Schools for many Bolivar addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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