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10 discussions from residents and visitors

nola_wyatt

Worst things about Boone nobody talks about

Random thought, I grew up here but left for a while. Rent is about $1,080/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $373,600, which seems about average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Is this normal for Boone?

4 replies 13 upvotes best-worst
Brooklyn Ward

Things Boone needs to improve

OK so My family moved here when I was a kid. The median home value here is around $373,600, which seems about average. Poverty rate is 13.7%, which is around average. Homes are going for about $373,600 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Boone sits at 130.7 per 100K. Public transit need...

1 replies 1 upvotes best-worst
tulsaliving2026

Is it worth buying in Boone?

Hey everyone, You can expect to pay around $1,080 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Has anyone dealt with this? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Honestly...

5 replies 6 upvotes housing
Brooklyn Ward

Moving from Indianapolis to Boone next month

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and You can expect to pay around $1,080 for rent here. Rent is about $1,080/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Should I be concerned? Thanks! The food scene here is...

0 replies 9 upvotes moving
Zoe Mitchell

Best industries in Boone right now

Anyone else feel this way? I'm retired and Crime rate is something to consider -Boone sits at 130.7 per 100K. Homes are going for about $373,600 on average. Rent is about $1,080/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Public transit needs a lot of work ...

0 replies 10 upvotes jobs
tulsaliving2026

Things that make Boone unique

Curious what people think. Poverty rate is 13.7%, which is around average. You can expect to pay around $1,080 for rent here. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Does this match your experience?

0 replies 6 upvotes best-worst
Cynthia M.

Freelancing from Boone -experience?

Been meaning to ask this. Rent is about $1,080/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Boone sits at 130.7 per 100K. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies ...

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Alexa D.

Boone is underrated, change my mind

Hey folks, Born and raised here. Rent is about $1,080/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $373,600, which seems about average. Household incomes average around $28,633 in Boone. Homes are going for about $373,600 on average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much....

3 replies 3 upvotes living
Brooklyn Ward

Top 5 things I love about Boone

Hey everyone, Been living here since 2023. With a population of 19,534, Boone is a small town. Household incomes average around $28,633 in Boone. The median home value here is around $373,600, which seems about average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisi...

14 replies 14 upvotes best-worst
Cynthia M.

Top 5 things I love about Boone

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a college student here and The unemployment rate is 8.0%, which is concerning. Homes are going for about $373,600 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Thoughts? TIA! The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to....

12 replies 8 upvotes best-worst
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