Town in Wise County, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro
Living in Boyd, TX
505th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 32 of 100
133rd of 181 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area
We give Boyd a D+. It ranks 505th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on safety and jobs and income, and trails on getting around and education levels.
- Low crime
- Fast-growing
- Getting around scores low (11 of 100)
- Education levels scores low (18 of 100)
- Population
- 2,546+79.5% since 2020
- Median rent
- $89836% lower than Texas
- Median home value
- $264,9007% lower than Texas
- Household income
- $68,958Median
- Average commute
- 32 minOne way
- Violent crime
- 41Per 100k, 2025
What it's like to live in Boyd
Boyd sits about 50 miles from downtown Dallas, in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro. 2,546 people lived here in 2025, up 79.5% from 2020, so it is one of the faster-growing places in Texas. It is small-town and rural in feel.
Places locals use include Boyd City Park and Snodgrass Park.
The median age is 42.7, 22% of households have children, 77% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $68,958 a year (12% lower than the Texas median).
Pros of living in Boyd
- Low violent crime. 41 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 90% lower than the Texas rate.
- Lower rent. Median rent is $898, 36% lower than the Texas median.
- Growing fast. The population grew 80% from 2020 to 2025, which usually means new homes, shops and jobs.
Cons of living in Boyd
- Weaker school ratings. Only 25% of the 4 rated campuses earn an A or B from the state.
- Long commutes. The average trip to work takes 32 minutes, against 27 across Texas.
Who Boyd suits
- FamiliesA reasonable fit: 25% of rated schools earn an A or B and violent crime is 90% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 51% for families.
- Young professionalsNot the best fit: household income is 12% lower than the Texas median, with 17 restaurants and 1 cafe in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 17% for young professionals.
- RetireesA reasonable fit: 15% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 90% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 61% for retirees.
- Remote workersNot the best fit: 83% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $898 is 36% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 7% for remote workers.
- People on a budgetNot the best fit: the median rent of $898 is 36% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 30% for people on a budget.
Boyd report card
Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Boyd with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.
Cost of living: grade C-
Median rent $898, homes cost 3.8x income.
34 of 100 vs US townsJobs and income: grade C+
Median household income $68,958, 3.1% unemployed.
55 of 100 vs US townsSchools: grade D
4 rated campuses, 25% rated A or B.
24 of 100 vs TX townsSafety: grade A-
41 violent crimes per 100k, 81 property crimes per 100k.
86 of 100 vs TX townsErrands and things to do: no grade
3 grocery stores, 17 restaurants, 3 parks mapped in town.
No score vs TX townsGetting around: grade D-
Average commute 32 min, 4.5% work from home.
11 of 100 vs US townsEducation levels: grade D
16% have a bachelor’s degree.
18 of 100 vs US townsHealth: grade D+
15% of adults uninsured.
26 of 100 vs US townsHome ownership: grade C+
77% of homes owner-occupied.
50 of 100 vs US townsInternet access: grade D
83% of homes have broadband.
20 of 100 vs US towns
Where Boyd stands out compared with Texas
Better than Texas
- Median rent: $89836% lower than Texas ($1,403)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 77%14 points higher than Texas (63%)
- Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 15%5 points lower than Texas (20%)
Worse than Texas
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 16%18 points lower than Texas (34%)
- Average commute: 32 min20% higher than Texas (27 min)
- Homes with broadband internet: 83%8 points lower than Texas (91%)
Cost of living in Boyd
Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Boyd is $898 a month, 36% lower than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $36,000 a year. Right now 57% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.
HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $892 for a one-bedroom, $1,164 for a two-bedroom and $1,612 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.
The median home is worth $264,900, 7% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $1,450 before tax, or $1,758 with property tax. That is $860 a month more than the median rent, so renting is the cheaper monthly choice unless you plan to stay for years.
Texas has no state income tax, but property taxes are among the highest in the country. The median homeowner in Boyd pays $3,699 a year, 13% lower than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.
Typical rent by apartment size
| Measure | Here | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent36% lower than Texas | $898 | $1,403 | $1,413 |
| Median home value7% lower than Texas | $264,900 | $283,800 | $332,700 |
| Home value to income6% higher than Texas | 3.8x | 3.6x | 4.1x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points higher than Texas | 57% | 52% | 51% |
| Median property tax per year13% lower than Texas | $3,699 | $4,232 | $3,119 |
| Homes owned by the people living in them14 points higher than Texas | 77% | 63% | 65% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas | 1983 | 1992 | 1980 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,450
- Property tax
- $308
- Median rent, for comparison
- $898
Based on a $264,900 home in Boyd, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.
Is Boyd safe?
In 2025, Boyd Police Department reported 1 violent crimes and 2 property crimes. That works out to 41 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 90% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 81 property crimes per 100,000, 96% lower than the state rate.
Violent crime is down about 91% since 2021, based on the yearly rates below.
Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.
Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.
Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Boyd Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.
Schools in Boyd
Boyd has 4 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 25% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Boyd ISD.
Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.
Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.
Top-rated schools
- BBoyd ElementaryElementary, Boyd ISD81 of 100
- CBoyd High SchoolHigh, Boyd ISD79 of 100
- CBoyd MiddleMiddle, Boyd ISD71 of 100
- DBoyd IntermediateMiddle, Boyd ISD69 of 100
Daily life in Boyd
Everyday places mapped inside Boyd, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Boyd City Park, Snodgrass Park.
The average one-way commute is 32 minutes, 20% longer than the Texas average. 5% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.
Downtown Dallas is about 50 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Boyd work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.
The median household income is $68,958, income per person is $32,543, unemployment is 3.1% and 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.
Jobs, income and education
| Measure | Here | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income12% lower than Texas | $68,958 | $78,476 | $80,734 |
| Income per person20% lower than Texas | $32,543 | $40,752 | $44,673 |
| Unemployment rate2 points lower than Texas | 3.1% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line3 points lower than Texas | 10% | 14% | 12% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher18 points lower than Texas | 16% | 34% | 36% |
| Adults with a high school diploma or higher3 points lower than Texas | 83% | 86% | 90% |
| Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance5 points lower than Texas | 15% | 20% | 11% |
| Homes with broadband internet8 points lower than Texas | 83% | 91% | 91% |
Getting to work
| Measure | Here | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute20% higher than Texas | 32 min | 27 min | 26 min |
| Workers who work from home10 points lower than Texas | 4.5% | 14% | 15% |
Who lives in Boyd
Median age 42.7 years. 22% of households have children.
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Weather in Boyd
Boyd has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 95°F and January lows about 33°F. There are about 91 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 39 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Decatur, 11 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.
Natural hazard risk
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.
Places near Boyd
Nearby, Aurora gets a C+, New Fairview gets a D and Rhome gets a B+. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.
- C+AuroraTown, 1,760 people4 mi
- DNew FairviewTown, 1,570 people6 mi
- B+RhomeTown, 1,699 people6 mi
- D-BriarTown, 7,228 people7 mi
- CNewarkTown, 1,177 people7 mi
- DPecan AcresTown, 4,161 people9 mi
Boyd in the Dallas-Fort Worth area
How it ranks among 181 places in the metro.
- 1A+Flower Mound78,389 people26 mito downtown
- 2A+Trophy Club13,733 people29 mito downtown
- 3A+University Park25,155 people4 mito downtown
- 130C-Wolfe City1,148 people57 mito downtown
- 131C-Dallas1,307,930 people0 mito downtown
- 132C-Travis Ranch9,025 people17 mito downtown
- 133D+Boyd1,351 people50 mito downtown
- 134D+Pantego2,337 people23 mito downtown
- 135D+Farmersville4,018 people35 mito downtown
- 136D+Kaufman8,538 people30 mito downtown
Living in Boyd: common questions
Is Boyd, TX a good place to live?
We give Boyd a D+. It ranks 505th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on safety and jobs and income, and trails on getting around and education levels.
How much does it cost to live in Boyd?
Median rent in Boyd is $898 a month, 36% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $264,900, 7% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 3.8x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $1,758, including property tax.
Is Boyd safe?
In 2025, Boyd Police Department reported 41 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 90% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 81 per 100,000, 96% lower than the Texas rate.
Are the schools good in Boyd?
We found 4 rated public school campuses inside Boyd. 25% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 24 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.
What is the weather like in Boyd?
Summers in Boyd peak at about 95°F in July, and January nights fall to about 33°F. Expect around 91 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 39 inches of rain.
How long is the commute in Boyd?
The average one-way commute is 32 min, 20% higher than the Texas average. About 4.5% of workers work from home. It is about 50 miles from downtown Dallas.
Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.