What are the schools like in Boydton, VA?

Boydton is served primarily by Mecklenburg County Public Schools. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.8:1.

What is the median household income in Boydton?

The median household income in Boydton, VA is $55,893 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.7%.

What is the weather like in Boydton, VA?

Boydton has an average high temperature of 50.5°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 5.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Boydton, VA affordable or expensive?

Boydton's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Boydton is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $176,400 and the median rent is $963 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Boydton, VA?

Boydton has a violent crime rate of 183.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1141.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Boydton, VA a Good Place to Live?

Boydton is a small town of 279 in Virginia, with a median household income of $55,893 and a 0.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Boydton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Boydton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Boydton 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: 94.4

Boydton's overall cost of living index is 94.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Boydton costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Boydton, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$176,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$963	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,893	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Boydton's violent crime rate is 183.1 per 100,000 residents — 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

183.1 /100k

Property Crime

1141.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Boydton is served primarily by Mecklenburg County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Boydton, VA	National Avg
School District	Mecklenburg County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	7.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	38.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Boydton sees average highs of 50.5°F in January and 91.7°F in July, with 43.5 inches of annual precipitation and 5.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Boydton, VA
Average High — January	50.5°F
Average High — July	91.7°F
Annual Precipitation	43.5"
Annual Snowfall	5.0"

Demographics

Metric	Boydton, VA	National Avg
Population	279	—
Median Age	42.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	76.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	19.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.7%	18.9%
Asian	2.5%	6.3%
Under 18	23.7%	22.2%
65 and over	21.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Baskerville, VA 7 mi Union Level, VA 9 mi Chase City, VA 10 mi Clarksville, VA 10 mi Thynedale, VA 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Boydton

Boydton, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

23917

Boydton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boydton, VA affordable or expensive?

Boydton's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Boydton roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $176,400 and median rent is $963/month.

What is the crime rate in Boydton, VA?

Boydton's violent crime rate is 183.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1141.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Boydton?

Public schools in Boydton are operated by Mecklenburg County Public Schools. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.8:1. 38.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Boydton, VA a good place to live?

Boydton, VA has a population of 279, a median household income of $55,893, and an unemployment rate of 0.7%. 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.

What is the weather like in Boydton?

Boydton averages 50.5°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.5 inches with about 5.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Boydton?

Boydton, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 23917.

What is the population of Boydton?

The population of Boydton, Virginia is 279 with a median age of 42.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Boydton?

Key numbers for living in Boydton: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $176,400, median household income $55,893, crime index 51 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Boydton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.