Living in Boaz, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Boaz · Census data 2020–2024
Boaz has 1,400 residents with a median age of 47.6. The median household income is $72,560 (22% higher than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $244,500, the median rent is $1,292/month.
Boaz is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Boaz at a glance
- Population
- 1,400
- Median age
- 47.6State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $72,560State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $244,500State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $1,292/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 78.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.5%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Boaz a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 10.6%.
Cons: Home values 50% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Boaz
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Boaz the median home value is $244,500, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,292 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,551 a month in housing costs.
Boaz median household income
The median household income in Boaz is $72,560 and the income per person is $40,937. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Boaz: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 596
- Owner-occupied
- 78.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.9%
- Vacant
- 2.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.42
Boaz demographics
- Population
- 1,400
- Median age
- 47.6
- Under 18
- 14.4%
- 65 and older
- 30.4%
- Households
- 579
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Boaz ›
Education in Boaz
24.5% of adults 25 and older in Boaz have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 12.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Boaz
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 80.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Boaz vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boaz | 1,400 | $72,560 | $244,500 | $1,292 |
| Williamstown | 2,980 | $89,013 | $182,500 | $839 |
| North Hills | 926 | $145,000 | $258,900 | — |
| Vienna | 10,518 | $60,388 | $154,300 | $809 |
| Marietta | 13,203 | $47,873 | $161,800 | $861 |
| Reno | 1,040 | $43,786 | $213,800 | $764 |
| Waverly | 361 | $68,507 | $271,200 | — |
| Devola | 2,688 | $99,702 | $235,800 | $977 |
| Parkersburg | 29,240 | $49,025 | $121,600 | $785 |
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What is the median household income in Boaz, WV?
The median household income in Boaz is $72,560, 22% higher than the West Virginia median of $59,608 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Boaz?
The median home value in Boaz is $244,500, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Boaz?
The median gross rent in Boaz is $1,292 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Boaz, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 10.6%. Minuses: home values 50% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Boaz?
The median age in Boaz is 47.6 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Boaz?
The average commute to work in Boaz is 22 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Boaz?
The unemployment rate in Boaz is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Boaz?
24.5% of adults in Boaz 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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