South Boardman is a small town of 613 in Michigan, with a median household income of $56,111
and a 2.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
South Boardman stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether South Boardman is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All South Boardman 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: 93.5
South Boardman's overall cost of living index is 93.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in South Boardman costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
South Boardman, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$150,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$841
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
88.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,111
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
South Boardman's violent crime rate is 393.6 per 100,000 residents
— 4% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
393.6 /100k
Property Crime
853.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
South Boardman, MI
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
South Boardman sees average highs of 27.4°F in January
and 81.4°F in July,
with 35.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 132.1 inches of snow per year.
South Boardman's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes South Boardman roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $150,300 and median rent is $841/month.
South Boardman's violent crime rate is 393.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 853.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
South Boardman, MI has a population of 613, a median household income of $56,111, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%.
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.
South Boardman averages 27.4°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.3 inches
with about 132.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
South Boardman, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49680.
The population of South Boardman, Michigan is 613 with a median age of 37.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in South Boardman: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $150,300, median household income $56,111, crime index 78 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare South Boardman side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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