South Boardman, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Kalkaska County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
521 Population 158/sq mi density
$80,781 Median Income $29,525 per capita
$182,700 Home Value $223,020 Zillow
$892 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$80,781 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$182,700 home value, $892/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher

South Boardman, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,781
7% above
$29,525 per capita
Home Value
$182,700
35% below
Zillow: $223,020
Median Rent
$892/mo
23% below
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
39% below
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
17.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
22% above
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How South Boardman Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
107%
Home Value
65%
Rent
77%
Poverty
140%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Boardman a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

South Boardman residents earn a median household income of $80,781 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,525. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 388 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in South Boardman is $182,700 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,020. Median rent is $892/month, with 18.8% 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 1973.

Education

20.7% of adults in South Boardman hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South Boardman has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population521
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density158/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$80,781
Per Capita$29,525
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.3%
County GDP$839M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,162

Housing

A+
Home Value$182,700
Rent$892
Ownership92.8%
Zillow$223,020
Housing Units249
Rent Burden18.8%

Health

Obesity39.1%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,139/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain35.3 in/yr
Elevation1,032 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute36 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in South Boardman was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.