Michigan
Boyne City is a small town in Michigan with a population of 3,829. Residents earn $68,087 per year, which is 9% below the national average.
Based on current data, Boyne City receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Boyne City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Boyne City is $68,087, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Boyne City is $233,900, 17% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $893 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Boyne City is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 106 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,273 per 100,000, 35% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Boyne City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $68,087 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,077 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $826 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,571 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.2% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 599 |
| County GDP | $855M |
| Restaurants | 60 |
| Healthcare | 51 |
| Retail | 98 |
| Manufacturing | 41 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,941 |
| 155% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.82% |
| Commute Time | 17.1 min |
| Work from Home | 13.4% |
| Census Median | $233,900 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $392,643 |
| Census Median Rent | $893 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,941 |
| 155% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.82% |
| Obesity | 35.1% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.1% |
| Depression | 27.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,259/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 51 |
| Total Violent | 106.1/100K |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 26.5/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 79.6/100K |
| Total Property | 1,273.2/100K |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 238.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,008.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 26.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.8 inches |
| 6% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 595 ft (181 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 948/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2130°N, 85.0124°W |
| County FIPS | 26009 |
Winner: Republican by 23.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.8% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 948/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 51 |
| Restaurants | 60 |
| Retail Stores | 98 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 17.1 min |
| Work from Home | 13.4% |