At a Glance
Median Income
$74,625
$40,913 per capita
Home Value
$186,300
Zillow: $332,171
Median Rent
$929/mo
32.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.0%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
12.7%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
17.3% smoking rate
How Boones Mill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Boones Mill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Boones Mill a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Boones Mill residents earn a median household income of $74,625 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,913. The unemployment rate stands at 12.7% (253% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,548 business establishments, including 302 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Boones Mill is $186,300 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $332,171. Median rent is $929/month, with 32.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
33.0% of adults in Boones Mill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boones Mill has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population224
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density303/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$74,625
Per Capita$40,913
Unemployment12.7%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$10,061M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206
Housing
A+
Home Value$186,300
Rent$929
Ownership79.8%
Zillow$332,171
Housing Units108
Rent Burden32.8%
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death15,725/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain42.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,166 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.0%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Boones Mill was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 302 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.