At a Glance
Median Income
$65,673
$34,180 per capita
Home Value
$194,500
Zillow: $219,388
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
14.8% smoking rate
How Boles Acres Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Boles Acres's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Boles Acres a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Boles Acres residents earn a median household income of $65,673 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,180. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,328 business establishments, including 110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Boles Acres is $194,500 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,388. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
25.4% of adults in Boles Acres hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boles Acres has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,967
Median Age52.2 yrs
Density161/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born9.0%
Veterans17.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,673
Per Capita$34,180
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$3,795M
Avg Weekly Wage$962
Housing
A+
Home Value$194,500
Rent
Ownership95.2%
Zillow$219,388
Housing Units1,005
Rent Burden27.9%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,128/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain10.6 in/yr
Elevation4,123 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute31 min
Broadband83.4%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Boles Acres was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Alamogordo-White Sands Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
29.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.