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Boone, IA Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Brooklyn C.

What surprised you most about Boone?

Hi all, Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -Boone sits at 289.2 per 100K. With a population of 12,445, Boone is a small town. Rent is about $791/month for a decent place. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Public ...

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Matthew

What surprised you most about Boone?

The unemployment rate is 1.1%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. Thoughts?

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Levi G.

Boone in the winter -how bad?

The unemployment rate is 1.1%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Am I wrong here?

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Christian Hill

Dog-friendly places in Boone?

Hey, Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Boone sits at 289.2 per 100K. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Thoughts? Any help is appreciated.

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Allison Jimenez

Is Boone still affordable?

Anyone else feel this way? Median household income is $67,269, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Downtown...

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Levi G.

Cost of living reality check -Boone

Not sure if this has been asked before, but It's a a small town city with about 12,445 people. The median home value here is around $156,400, which is actually reasonable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of com...

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Matthew

Boone vs Baltimore -which is better?

Alright, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The median home value here is around $156,400, which is actually reasonable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Worth the trade-offs? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say ...

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Matthew

Is Boone still affordable?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I've been here for 18 years and Homes are going for about $156,400 on average. Median household income is $67,269, which feels about average for the area. It's a a small town city with about 12,445 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Boone sits at...

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Christian Hill

Best coffee shops in Boone?

Anyone else feel this way? The median home value here is around $156,400, which is actually reasonable.

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Mackenzie Turner

Anyone work in healthcare in Boone?

Hey everyone, My partner and I are The median home value here is around $156,400, which is actually reasonable. Median household income is $67,269, which feels about average for the area. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Is this n...

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