At a Glance
Median Income
$46,250
$31,319 per capita
Home Value
$160,400
Zillow: $383,622
Median Rent
$821/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.8%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
14.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
16.1% smoking rate
How Boyne Falls Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Boyne Falls's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Boyne Falls a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Boyne Falls residents earn a median household income of $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,319. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 811 business establishments, including 72 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Boyne Falls is $160,400 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $383,622. Median rent is $821/month, with 30.8% 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 1961.
Education
8.8% of adults in Boyne Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boyne Falls 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
Population315
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density563/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$31,319
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty14.7%
County GDP$1,498M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,022
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,400
Rent$821
Ownership75.6%
Zillow$383,622
Housing Units198
Rent Burden30.8%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,434/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
Elevation719 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute21 min
Broadband79.3%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Boyne Falls was founded in 1874.
The median home in Boyne Falls was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.