Living in Bovill, Idaho

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bovill · Census data 2020–2024

Bovill has 107 residents with a median age of 52.8. The median household income is $38,750 (50% lower than the Idaho median), the median home value is $157,500, the median rent is $950/month.

Bovill is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Bovill at a glance

Population
107
Median age
52.8State: 37.3
Median household income
$38,750State: $77,800
Median home value
$157,500State: $418,600
Median rent
$950/moState: $1,238
Homeowners
93.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
Average commute
43 min

Is Bovill a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 50% lower than the Idaho median; an average commute of 43 minutes; a poverty rate of 27.1%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Bovill

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bovill the median home value is $157,500, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, which is 47.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,125 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Bovill$157,500
Idaho$418,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Bovill$950
Idaho$1,238
United States$1,413

Bovill median household income

The median household income in Bovill is $38,750 and the income per person is $26,143. 27.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).

Median household income

Bovill$38,750
Idaho$77,800
United States$80,734

Housing in Bovill: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
75
Owner-occupied
93.8%
Renter-occupied
6.3%
Vacant
36%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1958
Average household size
2.23

36% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Bovill has many vacation and second homes.

Bovill demographics

Population
107
Median age
52.8
Under 18
13.1%
65 and older
35.5%
Households
48
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
6.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White91.6%
Hispanic or Latino1.9%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bovill ›

Education in Bovill

6.7% of adults 25 and older in Bovill have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 2.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Bovill6.7%
Idaho31.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Bovill

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.7%
Average commute
43 minState: 22 min
Work from home
18.2%
Drive alone
78.8%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
83.3%

Bovill vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Bovill107$38,750$157,500$950
Deary458$65,000$237,200$1,125
Elk River124$54,904$225,000—
Troy960$81,375$300,500$993
Kendrick327$64,821$207,100$1,051
Onaway263$78,750$242,300—
Potlatch922$76,607$244,200—
Juliaetta672$52,455$268,600$646
Peck194$58,182$152,800$867

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Living in Bovill: FAQ

What is the median household income in Bovill, ID?

The median household income in Bovill is $38,750, 50% lower than the Idaho median of $77,800 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Bovill?

The median home value in Bovill is $157,500, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.

How much is rent in Bovill?

The median gross rent in Bovill is $950 per month, about 47.5% of household income.

Is Bovill, ID a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 50% lower than the Idaho median; an average commute of 43 minutes; a poverty rate of 27.1%.

What is the median age in Bovill?

The median age in Bovill is 52.8 years (Idaho: 37.3).

How long is the commute in Bovill?

The average commute to work in Bovill is 43 minutes; 18.2% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Bovill?

The unemployment rate in Bovill is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Bovill?

6.7% of adults in Bovill have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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