Boyd Township, NC
Living in Boyd Township
Bikeability1
Walkability3
Commute66
Public Transit2
Affordability96
Public Safety97
Airports49
Hospitals89
Colleges23
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools22
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.4kPopulation+1.2k (2010–19)
44 y Median Age-6 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated+11% (2010–19)
72%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black6%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate35%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$57kMedian Household Income+$27k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector68%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office20%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$170kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$538Median Monthly Rent+$106 (2010–19)
74%Owner-Occupied+9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached72%
Mobile home28%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity67%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas12%
Utility gas5%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Boyd Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Transylvania County5
Property Crime in Boyd Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Transylvania County20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 4 | 3 |
| Feb | 40 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 46 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Boyd Township
Inland Flooding78
Tornado16
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Boyd Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Boyd Township, NC
Anchor Baptist Academy
7 miles, SE
Naturally Grown School
7 miles, E
Mountain Sun Community School
8 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Boyd Township, NC
Brevard College
8 miles, S
University of North Carolina at Asheville
20 miles, NE
Warren Wilson College
23 miles, NE
Western Carolina University
27 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Boyd Township, NC
Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc
7 miles, S
Park Ridge Health
13 miles, E
Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital
14 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Boyd Township, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
11 miles, NE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
42 miles, SE
McGhee Tyson Airport
79 miles, NW
Tri-Cities Airport
79 miles, N