At a Glance
Median Income
$66,944
$30,744 per capita
Home Value
$230,700
Zillow: $348,111
Median Rent
$842/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
66/100K
265/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
82.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Boyd Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Boyd's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Boyd 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
Boyd residents earn a median household income of $66,944 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,744. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,654 business establishments, including 119 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Boyd is $230,700 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $348,111. Median rent is $842/month, with 31.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Boyd reports 66 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 265/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.1% of adults in Boyd hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
82.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boyd has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,488
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density363/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,944
Per Capita$30,744
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$4,250M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,142
Housing
A+
Home Value$230,700
Rent$842
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$348,111
Housing Units603
Rent Burden31.6%
Crime
F
Violent66/100K
Property265/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary132/100K
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,574/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain38.9 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation680 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+82.0%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute31 min
Broadband80.3%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Boyd was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Fort Worth Meacham International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 119 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
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