What are the schools like in Boonville, CA?

Boonville is served primarily by Anderson Valley Unified. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.9:1.

What is the median household income in Boonville?

The median household income in Boonville, CA is $50,577 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.7%.

What is the weather like in Boonville, CA?

Boonville has an average high temperature of 58.3°F in January and 94.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.5 inches.

Boonville, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Boonville, CA affordable or expensive?

Boonville's cost of living index is 108, where 100 represents the national average. This means Boonville is 8% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $604,500 and the median rent is $1,233 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Boonville, CA?

Boonville has a violent crime rate of 166.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 486.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Boonville, CA a Good Place to Live?

Boonville is a small town of 995 in California, with a median household income of $50,577 and a 9.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 108 (US average = 100), which is 8% above the national average.

Strengths: Boonville stands out for solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Boonville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Boonville 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: 108.1

Boonville's overall cost of living index is 108.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Boonville costs roughly 8% more than the average American city.

Metric	Boonville, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$604,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,233	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,577	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Boonville's violent crime rate is 166.0 per 100,000 residents — 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

166.0 /100k

Property Crime

486.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Boonville is served primarily by Anderson Valley Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Boonville, CA	National Avg
School District	Anderson Valley Unified	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	31.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Boonville sees average highs of 58.3°F in January and 94.0°F in July, with 42.3 inches of annual precipitation and 2.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Boonville, CA
Average High — January	58.3°F
Average High — July	94.0°F
Annual Precipitation	42.3"
Annual Snowfall	2.5"

Demographics

Metric	Boonville, CA	National Avg
Population	995	—
Median Age	42.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	13.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	71.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	9.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.2%	18.9%
Asian	8.9%	6.3%
Under 18	26.0%	22.2%
65 and over	26.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Boonville

Boonville, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

95415

Boonville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boonville, CA affordable or expensive?

Boonville's cost of living index is 108, where 100 is the national average. That puts Boonville roughly 8% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $604,500 and median rent is $1,233/month.

What is the crime rate in Boonville, CA?

Boonville's violent crime rate is 166.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 486.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Boonville?

Public schools in Boonville are operated by Anderson Valley Unified. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 31.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Boonville, CA a good place to live?

Boonville, CA has a population of 995, a median household income of $50,577, and an unemployment rate of 9.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Boonville?

Boonville averages 58.3°F in January and 94.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.3 inches with about 2.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Boonville?

Boonville, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 95415.

What is the population of Boonville?

The population of Boonville, California is 995 with a median age of 42.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Boonville?

Key numbers for living in Boonville: cost of living index 108 (100 = US average), median home $604,500, median household income $50,577, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Boonville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.