Living in Boise City, Oklahoma

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

Boise City has 1,125 residents with a median age of 36.2. The median household income is $43,393 (33% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $67,100, the median rent is $726/month.

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

Boise City at a glance

Population
1,125
Median age
36.2State: 37
Median household income
$43,393State: $65,039
Median home value
$67,100State: $199,800
Median rent
$726/moState: $1,014
Homeowners
64.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
Average commute
6 min

Is Boise City a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 6 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.4%.

Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Oklahoma median.

The weather is best in May–June and September–October.

Cost of living in Boise City

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Boise City the median home value is $67,100, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $726 per month, which is 41.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $942 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Boise City$67,100
Oklahoma$199,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Boise City$726
Oklahoma$1,014
United States$1,413

Boise City median household income

The median household income in Boise City is $43,393 and the income per person is $21,634. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).

Median household income

Boise City$43,393
Oklahoma$65,039
United States$80,734

Housing in Boise City: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
634
Owner-occupied
64.9%
Renter-occupied
35.1%
Vacant
46.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1961
Average household size
3.28

46.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Boise City has many vacation and second homes.

Boise City demographics

Population
1,125
Median age
36.2
Under 18
24.9%
65 and older
18.8%
Households
339
Foreign-born
10.5%
Veterans
0.8%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White53.2%
Hispanic or Latino42.5%
Black0.1%
Asian0%

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

Education in Boise City

11.7% of adults 25 and older in Boise City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 2.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Boise City11.7%
Oklahoma28.3%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Boise City

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5%
Average commute
6 minState: 22 min
Work from home
3.5%
Drive alone
87.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
6.3%
Homes with broadband
84.4%

Boise City vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Boise City1,125$43,393$67,100$726
Keyes175$113,750——
Felt117$96,042$26,300—
Stratford1,326$49,286$129,900—
Texline569$68,625$107,300$800
Clayton2,753$34,500$110,500$652
Dalhart7,902$71,630$161,600$1,069
Springfield1,384$48,295$134,100$588
Walsh492$24,196$85,000$566

More for people moving to Boise City

Boise City ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›

Living in Boise City: FAQ

What is the median household income in Boise City, OK?

The median household income in Boise City is $43,393, 33% lower than the Oklahoma median of $65,039 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Boise City?

The median home value in Boise City is $67,100, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.

How much is rent in Boise City?

The median gross rent in Boise City is $726 per month, about 41.3% of household income.

Is Boise City, OK a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 6 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.4%. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Oklahoma median.

What is the median age in Boise City?

The median age in Boise City is 36.2 years (Oklahoma: 37).

How long is the commute in Boise City?

The average commute to work in Boise City is 6 minutes; 3.5% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Boise City?

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

How educated is Boise City?

11.7% of adults in Boise City 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.

Last updated: