At a Glance
Median Income
$67,500
$28,950 per capita
Home Value
$103,400
Zillow: $145,933
Median Rent
$850/mo
26.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
16.4% smoking rate
How Bovey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bovey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bovey a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bovey residents earn a median household income of $67,500 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,950. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,352 business establishments, including 107 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bovey is $103,400 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,933. Median rent is $850/month, with 26.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
11.7% of adults in Bovey hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bovey has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population690
Median Age29.7 yrs
Density300/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita$28,950
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$2,579M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040
Housing
A+
Home Value$103,400
Rent$850
Ownership64.9%
Zillow$145,933
Housing Units313
Rent Burden26.2%
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,838/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain29.4 in/yr
Elevation1,359 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute22 min
Broadband78.4%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Bovey was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Range Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 107 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.