The Town FilesBoyce, Virginia
Town in Clarke County · population 749 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $425,000
- Household income
- $88,616
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 23 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 44.4
Boyce is a town of 749 people in Clarke County, Virginia. The median home is worth $425,000, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks better for retirees than 98% of Virginia towns, quieter than 98% of Virginia towns, easier by car than 89% of Virginia towns.
How Boyce ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Boyce is worth $425,000, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 4.8 times the median household income of $88,616, which is more affordable than 19% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $1,375 a month. 82.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Boyce | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $425,000 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $1,375 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $88,616 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.8× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 82.8% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Boyce
| People | Boyce | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.4 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.5% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 15.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.0% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.8% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 4.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.4% | — |
| Work from home | 21.7% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 39.3 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.1% | 91.8% |
Weather in Boyce
July highs average 87.1°F and January lows 21.2°F. About 40.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 23.1 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 29 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 126 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Boyce since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 17, 2004 about 7.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 8, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 59 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on April 23, 1999.
Severe weather in Clarke County since 1996
Clarke County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
| March 7, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4262: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Clarke County
Clarke County had 3,883 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,137 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Boyce itself the ACS puts it at 5.8%.
Public schools in Boyce
1 public school with 300 students, about 14.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyce Elementary | K-5 | 300 | 14.3 |
Towns near Boyce
- Berryville, VA5.7 mi · 4,574 people · home $550,500
- Shenandoah Farms, VA8.2 mi · 4,135 people · home $280,700
- Winchester, VA8.4 mi · 28,120 people · home $343,000
- Stephens City, VA8.5 mi · 2,016 people · home $325,100
- Shenandoah Shores, VA10.0 mi · 1,112 people · home $273,900
- Shenandoah Retreat, VA11.1 mi · 549 people · home $409,100
- Skyland Estates, VA11.2 mi · 862 people · home $358,500
- Apple Mountain Lake, VA11.8 mi · 1,400 people · home $369,700
Boyce questions
Is Boyce, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Boyce scores better for retirees than 98% of Virginia towns and quieter than 98%. 19.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.4).
How much does a house cost in Boyce?
The median owner-occupied home in Boyce is valued at $425,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $88,616, so homes cost about 4.8 times income. Median rent is $1,375 a month.
What is the weather like in Boyce?
July highs average 87.1°F and January lows 21.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.0 inches of precipitation a year and 23.1 inches of snow.
Does Boyce get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Boyce since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 17, 2004. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- 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)