Living in Boardman, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Boardman · Census data 2020–2024
Boardman has 210 residents with a median age of 42.8. The median household income is $59,750 (17% lower than the North Carolina median), the median rent is $925/month.
Boardman is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Boardman at a glance
- Population
- 210
- Median age
- 42.8State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $59,750State: $72,388
- Median rent
- $925/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 69.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Boardman a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Boardman
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Boardman the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $925 per month, which is 25% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,250 a month in housing costs.
Boardman median household income
The median household income in Boardman is $59,750 and the income per person is $21,658. 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Boardman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 83
- Owner-occupied
- 69.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.8%
- Vacant
- 6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.69
Boardman demographics
- Population
- 210
- Median age
- 42.8
- Under 18
- 7.1%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 78
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Boardman ›
Education in Boardman
4% of adults 25 and older in Boardman have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Boardman
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 88.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.5%
Boardman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boardman | 210 | $59,750 | — | $925 |
| Proctorville | 109 | $75,625 | $93,000 | $1,141 |
| Fair Bluff | 695 | $31,389 | $101,400 | $684 |
| Chadbourn | 1,352 | $45,787 | $135,400 | $770 |
| Fairmont | 2,463 | $36,641 | $106,800 | $603 |
| Marietta | 106 | $62,500 | $135,700 | $708 |
| Bladenboro | 2,249 | $52,337 | $99,500 | $655 |
| Lumberton | 18,859 | $42,877 | $152,600 | $866 |
| Lake View | 679 | $36,563 | $75,700 | $733 |
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What is the median household income in Boardman, NC?
The median household income in Boardman is $59,750, 17% lower than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Boardman?
The median gross rent in Boardman is $925 per month, about 25% of household income.
Is Boardman, NC a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.1%.
What is the median age in Boardman?
The median age in Boardman is 42.8 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Boardman?
The average commute to work in Boardman is 30 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Boardman?
The unemployment rate in Boardman is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Boardman?
4% of adults in Boardman 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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