Boyden 70 Excellent
Boyden Livability #334 ranked city in Iowa#6,925 ranked city in the USARanks better than 76% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Boyden

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The overall cost of living in this area is much lower than average. This includes everyday goods and services, as well as housing, utilities and health care.

  • Employment

    The combination of higher than average median home income, income per capita and low unemployment rates results in a score that is well above average in the employment category.

  • Housing

    This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Schools

    High test scores, elevated graduation rates as well as the conveniently located elementary and high schools in this area have all contributed to the high score in the schools category.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.

  • Health & Safety

    Poor air quality and the inaccessibility of certain health related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies could have all contributed to the low score in this category.

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      Boyden transportation information

      Statistic Boyden Iowa National
      Average one way commute15min19min26min
      Workers who drive to work76.9%80.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool12.7%8.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.4%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk5.1%3.5%2.8%
      Working from home4.2%4.5%4.6%
      Source: The Boyden, IA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).