Median Income
$108,125
44% higher than US avg
Home Value
$417,800
48% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
24.7%
27% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,224
5% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate
32.2%
0% lower than US avg
Unemployment
3.5%
3% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
1.0%
92% lower than US avg
How Boyce Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population981
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density2,651/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 73%
Economy
A+
Median Income$108,125
Per Capita$42,635
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty1.0%
Commute40 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$417,800
Rent$1,224
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$553,689
Health
Obesity32.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.8%
Heart Disease4.7%
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Elevation593 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.7%
High School+85.1%
School Score5.58
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute40 min
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Is Boyce a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Boyce receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Boyce stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Boyce is $108,125, which is significantly higher than the national average — 44% above $75,149. This places Boyce among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Boyce is $417,800, 48% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,224 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
24.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Climate & Weather
Boyce experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Boyce has a population of 981 with a density of 2,651 people per square mile. The median age is 42.2 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (73.1%), with 5.8% Black.
Population
42.2yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 89.8% |
| 14% above US avg |
| Spanish | 10.2% |
| 24% below US avg |
The median household income in Boyce is $108,125, which is 44% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $108,125 |
| 44% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $42,635 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,197 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,955 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 1.0% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 1,480 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 146 |
| Healthcare | 254 |
| Retail | 265 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,335 |
| 24% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.04% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 39.7 min |
| Work from Home | 18.1% |
The median home value in Boyce is $417,800, 48% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,224 (5% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $553,689.
Home Values
| Census Median | $417,800 |
| 48% above US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $553,689 |
| Median List Price | $433,888 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
| Median List Price | $433,888 |
| $/Sq Ft | $160 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.5% |
| Price Drops | 75.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,224 |
| 5% above US avg |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,335 |
| 24% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 1.04% |
In Boyce, 32.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 24.8% report depression. 20.3% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Boyce vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 32.2% |
| 0% below US avg |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.0% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.3% |
| Depression | 24.8% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 97.8% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 76.7% |
| Premature Death | 11,478/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 100.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 254 |
Crime Rates: Boyce vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Boyce has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below US avg |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 40.0 inches |
| 5% above US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 593 ft (181 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,651/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0932°N, 78.0601°W |
| County FIPS | 51840 |