Living in Boon, Michigan

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

Boon has 99 residents with a median age of 61.5. The median household income is $77,083 (6% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $97,100.

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

Boon at a glance

Population
99
Median age
61.5State: 40.2
Median household income
$77,083State: $72,875
Median home value
$97,100State: $231,600
Homeowners
78%
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
Average commute
23 min

Is Boon a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the Michigan median; home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.

Cons: A poverty rate of 19.2%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Boon

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Boon the median home value is $97,100, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,107 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Boon$97,100
Michigan$231,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Michigan$1,129
United States$1,413

Boon median household income

The median household income in Boon is $77,083 and the income per person is $38,805. 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).

Median household income

Boon$77,083
Michigan$72,875
United States$80,734

Housing in Boon: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
52
Owner-occupied
78%
Renter-occupied
22%
Vacant
3.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1953
Average household size
1.98

Boon demographics

Population
99
Median age
61.5
Under 18
8.1%
65 and older
45.5%
Households
50
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
24.2%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Boon

15.7% of adults 25 and older in Boon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Boon15.7%
Michigan32.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Boon

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.7%
Average commute
23 minState: 24 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
80.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
56%

Boon vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Boon99$77,083$97,100—
Harrietta230$45,938$154,200$800
Wedgewood241$131,563$322,700—
Cadillac10,445$51,773$134,300$842
Mesick423$41,094$123,800$1,063
Haring199$105,441$158,100—
Manton1,511$45,982$125,000$807
Tustin203$91,250$114,800—
Buckley936$67,083$205,500$1,163

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Living in Boon: FAQ

What is the median household income in Boon, MI?

The median household income in Boon is $77,083, 6% higher than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Boon?

The median home value in Boon is $97,100, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.

Is Boon, MI a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the Michigan median; home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: a poverty rate of 19.2%.

What is the median age in Boon?

The median age in Boon is 61.5 years (Michigan: 40.2).

How long is the commute in Boon?

The average commute to work in Boon is 23 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Boon?

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

How educated is Boon?

15.7% of adults in Boon 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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