At a Glance
Median Income
$36,250
$15,527 per capita
Home Value
$83,600
Zillow: $195,113
Median Rent
$848/mo
42.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.7%
75.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
22.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.2%
22.7% smoking rate
How Boyce Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Boyce's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Boyce a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Boyce residents earn a median household income of $36,250 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,527. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 293 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Boyce is $83,600 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,113. Median rent is $848/month, with 42.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Education
5.7% of adults in Boyce hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
75.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boyce has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,295
Median Age22.7 yrs
Density2,539/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$36,250
Per Capita$15,527
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty22.8%
County GDP$576M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,069
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,600
Rent$848
Ownership40.9%
Zillow$195,113
Housing Units529
Rent Burden42.4%
Health
Obesity47.2%
Diabetes17.7%
Smoking22.7%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death11,307/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain54.6 in/yr
Elevation88 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+75.8%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute20 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed23 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Boyce was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Alexandria International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.