At a Glance
Median Income
$27,875
$28,649 per capita
Home Value
$92,800
Zillow: $69,580
Median Rent
$818/mo
22.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
23.1% smoking rate
How Boomer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Boomer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Boomer a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Boomer residents earn a median household income of $27,875 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,649. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,186 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Boomer is $92,800 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $69,580. Median rent is $818/month, with 22.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Education
11.3% of adults in Boomer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boomer has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population488
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density465/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$27,875
Per Capita$28,649
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,578M
Avg Weekly Wage$916
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,800
Rent$818
Ownership51.6%
Zillow$69,580
Housing Units420
Rent Burden22.7%
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking23.1%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death15,973/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.4 in/yr
Elevation1,652 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute36 min
Broadband52.8%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Boomer was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.