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Boyle, AB

Alberta

Boyle is a small town in Alberta with a population of 825. Residents earn $69,500 per year, which is 8% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
825 Population 300/sq mi density
$69,500 Median Income $47,600 per capita
$240,000 Home Value
$1,000 Median Rent 16.7% income on rent
34°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$69,500 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$240,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $69,500
8% lower than US avg
Home Value $240,000
15% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.0%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,000
14% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.7%
142% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.4%
16% higher than US avg

How Boyle Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population825
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density300/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

C+
Median Income$69,500
Per Capita$47,600
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty14.4%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$240,000
Rent$1,000
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units370
Rent Burden16.7%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain19.3 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation2,070 ft (631 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+35.0%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute23 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Boyle a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Boyle receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Boyle offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Boyle is $69,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.7%, unemployment is notably high. 14.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Boyle is $240,000, 15% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

7.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Boyle has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F. Winters average 2°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. With 301 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Boyle has a population of 825 with a density of 300 people per square mile, spread across 2.8 square miles. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.9% female and 49.1% male. The city is predominantly White (90.9%), with 3.1% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 87.3% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

825
Total Population
300
People / sq mi
50.4yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
2.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Boyle vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.3%
11% above US avg
Spanish3.0%
77% below US avg
Other Languages9.7%

Social Characteristics

Boyle vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Boyle is $69,500, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,600 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 8.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 84.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 15.3% of workers work from home.

Income: Boyle vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$69,500
8% below US avg
Per Capita Income$47,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.7%
142% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.4%
16% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.2 min
Drive Alone87.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Boyle is $240,000, 15% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below the national average of $1,163). There are 370 total housing units in the city. 16.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$240,000
15% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,000
14% below US avg
Rent Burden16.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied63.5%
Renter-Occupied36.5%
Housing Units370

Property Tax

In Boyle, 26.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 9.5% of residents, above the national average. 22.1% have high blood pressure. 8.9% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.0% report binge drinking. 76.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 4.1% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Boyle vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

Boyle has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 2°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27 — among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 2,070 feet.

Temperature

2°F Jan (-17°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average34.3°F
36% below US avg
January Average2°F (-17°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall19.3 inches
49% below US avg
Snowfall4.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation2,070 ft (631 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density300/sq mi
Coordinates54.5908°N, 112.8092°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 2°F (-17°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 21°F (-6°C) 0.8 in
April 38°F (3°C) 1.0 in
May 49°F (10°C) 1.8 in
June 56°F (14°C) 3.5 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
September 49°F (10°C) 1.7 in
October 39°F (4°C) 0.8 in
November 20°F (-6°C) 0.9 in
December 8°F (-14°C) 0.8 in

Boyle has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F — from 2°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (0.7").

7.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 79% below the national average of 33.7%. 35.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. 87.5% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.0%
79% below US avg
High School+35.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density300/sq mi
Total Area2.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.2 min
Drive Alone87.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.3%

Frequently Asked Questions About Boyle

What is the population of Boyle?

Boyle has a population of 825 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 300 people per square mile, spread across 2.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.9% female and 49.1% male.

Is Boyle expensive to live in?

Boyle is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 84.1 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $69,500, 8% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $240,000 (15% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Boyle?

Boyle has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 2°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.3 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Boyle?

The job market in Boyle faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.7% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 15.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Boyle?

The median home value in Boyle is $240,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,000.

How are the schools in Boyle?

7.0% of adults in Boyle hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Boyle?

The obesity rate in Boyle is 26.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 8.9% of adults are smokers. 76.3% are physically inactive. 4.1% of residents report depression.

What is transportation like in Boyle?

The average commute in Boyle is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 87.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 15.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Boyle?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Boyle is 90.9% White, 3.1% Asian. 87.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 3% speak Spanish. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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