At a Glance
Median Income
$63,266
$23,984 per capita
Home Value
$204,100
Zillow: $336,197
Median Rent
$890/mo
21.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
380/100K
1,255/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.1%
61.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
17.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Boardman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Boardman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Boardman a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Boardman residents earn a median household income of $63,266 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,984. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 412 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Boardman is $204,100 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $336,197. Median rent is $890/month, with 21.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Boardman reports 380 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 0% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,255/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
7.1% of adults in Boardman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
61.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boardman has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population3,955
Median Age28.8 yrs
Density981/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,266
Per Capita$23,984
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty17.7%
County GDP$2,101M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,373
Housing
A+
Home Value$204,100
Rent$890
Ownership53.5%
Zillow$336,197
Housing Units1,182
Rent Burden21.6%
Crime
F
Violent380/100K
Property1,255/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault292/100K
Burglary263/100K
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes15.3%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death8,669/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain8.6 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation299 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+61.9%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 24%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Boardman was founded in 1921.
The median home in Boardman was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Tri-Cities (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.