Boones Mill is a small town of 205 in Virginia, with a median household income of $67,083
and a 9.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Boones Mill stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Boones Mill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Boones Mill 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: 90.9
Boones Mill's overall cost of living index is 90.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Boones Mill costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Boones Mill, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$171,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$869
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$67,083
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Boones Mill's violent crime rate is 123.1 per 100,000 residents
— 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
123.1 /100k
Property Crime
1027.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Boones Mill is served primarily by Franklin County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Boones Mill, VA
National Avg
School District
Franklin County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
10
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
30.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Boones Mill sees average highs of 47.0°F in January
and 86.6°F in July,
with 49.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 12.6 inches of snow per year.
Boones Mill's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Boones Mill roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $171,900 and median rent is $869/month.
Boones Mill's violent crime rate is 123.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1027.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Boones Mill are operated by Franklin County Public Schools.
The district has 10 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 30.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Boones Mill, VA has a population of 205, a median household income of $67,083, and an unemployment rate of 9.9%.
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.
Boones Mill averages 47.0°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.5 inches
with about 12.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Boones Mill, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 24065.
The population of Boones Mill, Virginia is 205 with a median age of 52.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Boones Mill: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $171,900, median household income $67,083, crime index 39 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Boones Mill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
