At a Glance
Median Income
$81,354
$39,164 per capita
Home Value
$175,300
Zillow: $274,894
Median Rent
$765/mo
22.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
276/100K
1,697/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
291 sunny days/yr
How Boyden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Boyden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Boyden 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
Boyden residents earn a median household income of $81,354 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,164. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,576 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Boyden is $175,300 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $274,894. Median rent is $765/month, with 22.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Boyden reports 276 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,697/100K.
Education
18.6% of adults in Boyden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boyden has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population702
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density1,032/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,354
Per Capita$39,164
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$3,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
A+
Home Value$175,300
Rent$765
Ownership83.5%
Zillow$274,894
Housing Units275
Rent Burden22.1%
Crime
F
Violent276/100K
Property1,697/100K
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death3,914/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain29.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,423 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute17 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Boyden was founded in 1889.
The median home in Boyden was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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