Living in Boonville, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Boonville · Census data 2020–2024
Boonville has 1,880 residents with a median age of 42.8. The median household income is $51,316 (40% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $177,700, the median rent is $589/month.
Boonville at a glance
- Population
- 1,880
- Median age
- 42.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $51,316State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $177,700State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $589/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 53.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Boonville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 8%; a poverty rate of 18.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Boonville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Boonville the median home value is $177,700, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $589 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,326 a month in housing costs.
Boonville median household income
The median household income in Boonville is $51,316 and the income per person is $35,703. 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Boonville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 858
- Owner-occupied
- 53.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.7%
- Vacant
- 1.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.06
Boonville demographics
- Population
- 1,880
- Median age
- 42.8
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 20.9%
- Households
- 846
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Boonville ›
Education in Boonville
15.6% of adults 25 and older in Boonville have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 6.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Boonville
- Unemployment rate
- 8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 11.7%
- Drive alone
- 73.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.5%
Boonville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boonville | 1,880 | $51,316 | $177,700 | $589 |
| Port Leyden | 659 | $45,833 | $114,300 | $703 |
| Constableville | 332 | $68,750 | $126,300 | $811 |
| Lyons Falls | 569 | $59,000 | $119,400 | $600 |
| Turin | 297 | $103,246 | $114,600 | — |
| Westernville | 195 | $46,875 | $147,300 | $1,053 |
| Remsen | 373 | $49,167 | $100,000 | $647 |
| Lake Delta | 3,202 | $100,094 | $239,400 | $907 |
| Prospect | 218 | $46,971 | $86,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Boonville, NY?
The median household income in Boonville is $51,316, 40% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Boonville?
The median home value in Boonville is $177,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Boonville?
The median gross rent in Boonville is $589 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is Boonville, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 8%; a poverty rate of 18.1%.
What is the median age in Boonville?
The median age in Boonville is 42.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Boonville?
The average commute to work in Boonville is 21 minutes; 11.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Boonville?
The unemployment rate in Boonville is 8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Boonville?
15.6% of adults in Boonville 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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