Boaz is a small city of 10,248 in Alabama, with a median household income of $43,276
and a 2.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Boaz stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Boaz is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Boaz city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 87.7
Boaz's overall cost of living index is 87.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Boaz costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Boaz, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$131,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$607
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$43,276
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Boaz's violent crime rate is 155.0 per 100,000 residents
— 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
155.0 /100k
Property Crime
1363.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Boaz is served primarily by Boaz City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Boaz, AL
National Avg
School District
Boaz City
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Boaz sees average highs of 49.2°F in January
and 87.6°F in July,
with 56.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.9 inches of snow per year.
Boaz's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Boaz roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $131,500 and median rent is $607/month.
Boaz's violent crime rate is 155.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1363.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Boaz are operated by Boaz City.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. 16.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Boaz, AL has a population of 10,248, a median household income of $43,276, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Boaz averages 49.2°F in January and 87.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.8 inches
with about 0.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Boaz, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35957.
The population of Boaz, Alabama is 10,248 with a median age of 35.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Boaz: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $131,500, median household income $43,276, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Boaz side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.