Boonville, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Yadkin County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,502 Population 1,252/sq mi density
$77,500 Median Income $32,791 per capita
$167,300 Home Value $232,943 Zillow
$735 Median Rent 31.4% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
199 Violent Crime/100K 698 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$77,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$167,300 home value, $735/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
199 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Boonville, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$77,500
3% above
$32,791 per capita
Home Value
$167,300
41% below
Zillow: $232,943
Median Rent
$735/mo
37% below
31.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
199/100K
48% below
698/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
37% below
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

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)

Income
103%
Home Value
59%
Rent
63%
Poverty
84%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
52%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Boonville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Boonville residents earn a median household income of $77,500 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,791. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 798 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Boonville is $167,300 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,943. Median rent is $735/month, with 31.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Safety & Crime

Boonville reports 199 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 698/100K.

Education

21.2% of adults in Boonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Boonville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,502
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density1,252/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans11.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$77,500
Per Capita$32,791
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$1,334M
Avg Weekly Wage$868

Housing

A+
Home Value$167,300
Rent$735
Ownership69.9%
Zillow$232,943
Housing Units642
Rent Burden31.4%

Crime

F
Violent199/100K
Property698/100K

Health

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death12,330/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation1,051 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute29 min
Broadband79.3%
Internet Speed247 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Boonville was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Statesville Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 247 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.