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Boyne City, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Antrim County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
3,829 Population 948/sq mi density
$68,087 Median Income $40,077 per capita
$233,900 Home Value $392,643 Zillow
$893 Median Rent 32.1% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
346 Violent Crime/100K 693 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$68,087 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$233,900 home value, $893/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
346 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Boyne City, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,087
9% below
$40,077 per capita
Home Value
$233,900
17% below
Zillow: $392,643
Median Rent
$893/mo
23% below
32.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
346/100K
9% below
693/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.8%
12% above
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
9% above
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Boyne City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
91%
Home Value
83%
Rent
77%
Poverty
34%
Bachelor's
112%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
91%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Boyne City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Boyne City residents earn a median household income of $68,087 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,077. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 599 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Boyne City is $233,900 , 17% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $392,643. Median rent is $893/month, with 32.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Safety & Crime

Boyne City reports 346 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 9% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 693/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

37.8% of adults in Boyne City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% above the national average). 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Boyne City has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population3,829
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density948/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,087
Per Capita$40,077
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$855M
Avg Weekly Wage$826

Housing

A+
Home Value$233,900
Rent$893
Ownership71.3%
Zillow$392,643
Housing Units2,332
Rent Burden32.1%

Crime

F
Violent346/100K
Property693/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault267/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity35.1%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,259/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain35.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation595 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+37.8%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute17 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Boyne City was founded in 1856.
The median home in Boyne City was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.