The Town FilesBoyd, Texas
Town in Wise County · population 1,416 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $264,900
- Household income
- $68,958
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 42.7
Boyd is a town of 1,416 people in Wise County, Texas. The median home is worth $264,900, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks quieter than 91% of Texas towns, better for first-time buyers than 90% of Texas towns.
How Boyd ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Boyd is worth $264,900, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $68,958, which is more affordable than 20% of Texas towns. Median rent is $898 a month. 76.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Boyd | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $264,900 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $898 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $68,958 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 76.6% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Boyd
| People | Boyd | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.1% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 21.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.9% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.4% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 4.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.2% | — |
| Work from home | 4.6% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 32.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.3% | 89.2% |
Weather in Boyd
July highs average 95.4°F and January lows 33.2°F. About 38.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.1 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 91 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 60 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Boyd since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 2, 1957 about 3.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 28, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 138 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 1, 2024.
Severe weather in Wise County since 1996
Wise County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
| May 29, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4223: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Wise County
Wise County had 21,209 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,376 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Boyd itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Public schools in Boyd
4 public schools with 1,293 students, about 12.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOYD EL | PK-4 | 487 | 14.3 |
| BOYD H S | 9-12 | 385 | 11.0 |
| BOYD MIDDLE | 7-8 | 223 | 10.6 |
| BOYD INT | 5-6 | 198 | 15.2 |
Towns near Boyd
- Aurora, TX3.7 mi · 1,390 people · home $341,800
- Rhome, TX4.1 mi · 1,630 people · home $260,100
- Briar, TX4.6 mi · 7,035 people · home $405,900
- Newark, TX6.5 mi · 1,096 people · home $137,500
- New Fairview, TX7.6 mi · 1,386 people · home $233,000
- Reno, TX9.4 mi · 2,878 people · home $362,400
- Pecan Acres, TX9.4 mi · 4,808 people · home $493,500
- Decatur, TX9.9 mi · 6,538 people · home $284,500
Boyd questions
Is Boyd, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Boyd scores better for retirees than 55% of Texas towns and quieter than 91%. 22.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.7).
How much does a house cost in Boyd?
The median owner-occupied home in Boyd is valued at $264,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $68,958, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $898 a month.
What is the weather like in Boyd?
July highs average 95.4°F and January lows 33.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.9 inches of precipitation a year and 1.1 inches of snow.
Does Boyd get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Boyd since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 2, 1957. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)