Living in Boyle, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Boyle · Census data 2020–2024
Boyle has 414 residents with a median age of 53.1. The median household income is $42,143 (25% lower than the Mississippi median), the median rent is $1,036/month.
Boyle is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Boyle at a glance
- Population
- 414
- Median age
- 53.1State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $42,143State: $56,447
- Median rent
- $1,036/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 86%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Boyle a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Mississippi median; unemployment of 11.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Boyle
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Boyle the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,036 per month, which is 24.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $888 a month in housing costs.
Boyle median household income
The median household income in Boyle is $42,143 and the income per person is $24,622. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Boyle: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 221
- Owner-occupied
- 86%
- Renter-occupied
- 14%
- Vacant
- 15.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.21
Boyle demographics
- Population
- 414
- Median age
- 53.1
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 29%
- Households
- 186
- Foreign-born
- 18.1%
- Veterans
- 0.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Boyle ›
Education in Boyle
41.7% of adults 25 and older in Boyle have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 31% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Boyle
- Unemployment rate
- 11.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 93%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.7%
Boyle vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyle | 414 | $42,143 | — | $1,036 |
| Cleveland | 10,623 | $44,074 | $159,300 | $943 |
| Renova | 978 | $25,625 | $105,700 | $735 |
| Shaw | 1,508 | $30,469 | $102,100 | $556 |
| Merigold | 484 | $51,250 | $138,300 | — |
| Pace | 104 | $27,917 | $76,000 | $632 |
| Ruleville | 2,632 | $33,480 | $85,000 | $694 |
| Mound Bayou | 1,449 | $23,732 | $65,700 | $565 |
| Doddsville | 260 | $24,273 | $131,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Boyle, MS?
The median household income in Boyle is $42,143, 25% lower than the Mississippi median of $56,447 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Boyle?
The median gross rent in Boyle is $1,036 per month, about 24.3% of household income.
Is Boyle, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.4%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Mississippi median; unemployment of 11.7%.
What is the median age in Boyle?
The median age in Boyle is 53.1 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Boyle?
The average commute to work in Boyle is 24 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Boyle?
The unemployment rate in Boyle is 11.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Boyle?
41.7% of adults in Boyle 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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