At a Glance
Median Income
$68,087
$40,077 per capita
Home Value
$233,900
Zillow: $420,820
Median Rent
$893/mo
32.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.8%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
14.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Boyne City a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
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 6.2% (72% 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 $420,820. 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.
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 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,829
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density948/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,087
Per Capita$40,077
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$855M
Avg Weekly Wage$826
Housing
A+
Home Value$233,900
Rent$893
Ownership71.3%
Zillow$420,820
Housing Units2,332
Rent Burden32.1%
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,259/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
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.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.