At a Glance
Median Income
$53,510
$27,063 per capita
Home Value
$625,000
Zillow: $479,526
Median Rent
$1,380/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.3%
78.2% high school+
Unemployment
9.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.6%
11.1% smoking rate
How Boonville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Boonville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Boonville a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Boonville residents earn a median household income of $53,510 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,063. The unemployment rate stands at 9.9% (175% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,522 business establishments, including 336 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Boonville is $625,000 , 122% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $479,526. Median rent is $1,380/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
30.3% of adults in Boonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
78.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boonville has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population985
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density178/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born22.7%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$53,510
Per Capita$27,063
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,693M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,037
Housing
F
Home Value$625,000
Rent$1,380
Ownership64.0%
Zillow$479,526
Housing Units516
Rent Burden28.8%
Health
Obesity29.6%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,093/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain34.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation377 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.3%
High School+78.2%
Graduate+12.4%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 61%
Commute15 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Boonville was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (96 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
22.7% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 336 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.