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Boyd, WI


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Boyd, Wisconsin

Boyd, Wisconsin, in Chippewa county, is 24 miles NE of Eau Claire, Wisconsin (center to center) and 100 miles E of St. Paul, Minnesota. The village is considered part of the Eau Claire metropolitan area. Boyd has a population of 680.

The People and Families of Boyd

In Boyd, about 61% of adults are married.

Interestingly, Boyd is known for having more men than similar villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Boyd had a median family income of $46,875. An unusual characteristic of Boyd is the share of people in it who work at home.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Boyd Housing

About 79% of housing units in Boyd are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the village has been around for years. Typical rents in Boyd are affordable, at least compared to other villages in the state. Homeowners in the village benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other villages in Wisconsin.

Commuting

In Boyd, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Boyd strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyBoyd Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Boyd Low Rate of Poverty
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 16%Boyd Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Boyd, WI

Comparing Boyd to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men85
Senior Citizens76
Well-Paid Single Women62
Age of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Female Share of the Population21
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income75
People in Middle Class or Better74
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use88
Walking and Biking to Work33
Short Commute Times32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents89
People Living Alone65
Affordability of Property Taxes510
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
Housing Recently Built22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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