Boonville is a small town of 1,364 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $59,408
.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Boonville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 91.4
Boonville's overall cost of living index is 91.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Boonville costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Boonville, NC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$160,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$677
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
64.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$59,408
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Boonville's violent crime rate is 143.4 per 100,000 residents
— 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
143.4 /100k
Property Crime
1316.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Boonville is served primarily by Yadkin County Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.1:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Boonville, NC
National Avg
School District
Yadkin County Schools
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Boonville sees average highs of 48.7°F in January
and 87.1°F in July,
with 48.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.0 inches of snow per year.
Boonville's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Boonville roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $160,600 and median rent is $677/month.
Boonville's violent crime rate is 143.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1316.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Boonville are operated by Yadkin County Schools.
The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.1:1. 17.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Boonville, NC has a population of 1,364, a median household income of $59,408, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Boonville averages 48.7°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.9 inches
with about 3.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Boonville, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 27011.
The population of Boonville, North Carolina is 1,364 with a median age of 36.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Boonville: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $160,600, median household income $59,408, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. 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.
