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Boyne Falls is a small town of 341 in Michigan, with a median household income of $50,625
and a 3.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Boyne Falls 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 Boyne Falls is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Boyne Falls 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: 93.6
Boyne Falls's overall cost of living index is 93.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Boyne Falls costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Boyne Falls, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$156,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$830
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,625
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Boyne Falls's violent crime rate is 145.4 per 100,000 residents
— 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
145.4 /100k
Property Crime
501.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Boyne Falls is served primarily by Boyne Falls Public School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Boyne Falls, MI
National Avg
School District
Boyne Falls Public School District
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Boyne Falls sees average highs of 28.4°F in January
and 83.5°F in July,
with 36.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 111.7 inches of snow per year.
Boyne Falls's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Boyne Falls roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $156,300 and median rent is $830/month.
Boyne Falls's violent crime rate is 145.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 501.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Boyne Falls are operated by Boyne Falls Public School District.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. 13.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Boyne Falls, MI has a population of 341, a median household income of $50,625, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%.
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.
Boyne Falls averages 28.4°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.2 inches
with about 111.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Boyne Falls, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49713.
The population of Boyne Falls, Michigan is 341 with a median age of 46.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Boyne Falls: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $156,300, median household income $50,625, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Boyne Falls side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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