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Boyne Falls, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Otsego County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
315 Population 563/sq mi density
$46,250 Median Income $31,319 per capita
$160,400 Home Value $356,743 Zillow
$821 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
106 Violent Crime/100K 1,273 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$160,400 home value, $821/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
106 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Boyne Falls, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,250
38% below
$31,319 per capita
Home Value
$160,400
43% below
Zillow: $356,743
Median Rent
$821/mo
29% below
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
106/100K
72% below
1,273/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.8%
74% below
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
14.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
270 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
62%
Home Value
57%
Rent
71%
Poverty
119%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
72%
Crime
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Boyne Falls a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
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 2.6% (28% below 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 $356,743. 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.

Safety & Crime

Boyne Falls reports 106 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,273/100K.

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. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population315
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density563/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$31,319
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty14.7%
County GDP$1,498M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,022

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,400
Rent$821
Ownership75.6%
Zillow$356,743
Housing Units198
Rent Burden30.8%

Crime

F
Violent106/100K
Property1,273/100K

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,434/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain36.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.