Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
18%
Boaz
Boaz, AL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$475
Population
9,600
Renter Mix
40% Rent
Savor small-town living near the city and the countryside
Suburban
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Rural
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Scenic
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Welcoming
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Historic
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Quaint
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Affordable
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Located atop the Sand Mountain Plateau, Boaz offers residents a true small-town feel within close proximity to natural destinations and metropolitan areas. The heart of Boaz is its historic downtown, which is brimming with locally owned shops and specialty stores. Numerous retailers are located throughout Boaz as well, providing plenty of shopping options for the community.
Boaz’s community also benefits from Snead State Community College, which boasts an array of educational and cultural opportunities. Outdoor fun abounds at nearby Noccalula Falls Park, High Falls Park, and Lake Guntersville. Larger cities like Huntsville and Birmingham are about an hour’s drive away from Boaz. Convenience to U.S. 431 and I-59 makes getting around from Boaz simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$38,574
Average: $54,967
Education
1,278
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,341
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Boaz has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Boaz, AL is $475 for one bedroom, $891 for two bedrooms, and $691 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Boaz has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$475/month
712 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Boaz, AL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
523 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
348 Students
Public
Grades K-5
338 Students
Public
Grades 4-5
381 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
354 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
518 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
714 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.