Boykins, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Southampton County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
484 Population 701/sq mi density
$57,917 Median Income $27,554 per capita
$165,600 Home Value $179,910 Zillow
$1,059 Median Rent 37.3% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$57,917 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$165,600 home value, $1,059/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Boykins, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,917
23% below
$27,554 per capita
Home Value
$165,600
41% below
Zillow: $179,910
Median Rent
$1,059/mo
9% below
37.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
50% below
77.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
86% below
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Boykins Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Boykins's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
77%
Home Value
59%
Rent
91%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
14%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Boykins a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Boykins residents earn a median household income of $57,917 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,554. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 346 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Boykins is $165,600 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,910. Median rent is $1,059/month, with 37.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.

Education

17.0% of adults in Boykins hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 77.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Boykins has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population484
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density701/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,917
Per Capita$27,554
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty9.5%
Avg Weekly Wage$942

Housing

A+
Home Value$165,600
Rent$1,059
Ownership65.4%
Zillow$179,910
Housing Units242
Rent Burden37.3%

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,093/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
Elevation40 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+77.8%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute42 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Boykins was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Franklin Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.