At a Glance
Median Income
$28,633
$18,600 per capita
Home Value
$373,600
Zillow: $482,733
Median Rent
$1,080/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
85/100K
909/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.1%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
14.8%
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
19.6% smoking rate
How Boone Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Boone's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Boone a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Boone residents earn a median household income of $28,633 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,600. The unemployment rate stands at 14.8% (311% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,018 business establishments, including 180 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Boone is $373,600 , 33% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $482,733. Median rent is $1,080/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Boone reports 85 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 909/100K.
Education
53.1% of adults in Boone hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% above the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boone has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population19,534
Median Age21.5 yrs
Density3,057/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans1.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$28,633
Per Capita$18,600
Unemployment14.8%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$3,193M
Avg Weekly Wage$924
Housing
F
Home Value$373,600
Rent$1,080
Ownership23.7%
Zillow$482,733
Housing Units6,713
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent85/100K
Property909/100K
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death6,649/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain59.1 in/yr
Elevation3,326 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.1%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+27.6%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute15 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed239 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Boone was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.509 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 239 Mbps.
There are 180 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.