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Boyden, IA

Boyden, IA.

Population: 1,172 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$299,543
1-year appreciation
+7.2%
3-year appreciation
+16.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$299,543
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
hail, winterWeather, drought, iceStorm, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
31.5 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pipestone National Monument (59 mi)
Nearest airport
Sheldon Regional Airport (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-119 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,964
Median annual property tax
$2,236
Households with broadband internet
84.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
19,931
Average weekly wage
$1,038
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
120

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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