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Boone, NC
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Population: 18,055
Home Price: $272,500
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Overview
Boone is a small city in the state of North Carolina with a population of 18,055. Boone has a cool summer and wet winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(B) Good
Safety Rating:
(C) Average
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
13.3 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Cool Summer and Wet Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Boone, NC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Boone
North Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$14,057
$29,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$24,756
$56,318
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
16.8%
6.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
21.3%
12.3%
10.5%
Age
Boone
North Carolina
United States
Median Age
20.9
43.3
42.3
Gender
Boone
North Carolina
United States
Male
45.8%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
54.2%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Boone
North Carolina
United States
White
91.1%
70.0%
80.3%
Black or African American
3.4%
19.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.4%
2.0%
2.7%
Asian
1.8%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
1.0%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
2.3%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Boone
North Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$272,500
$182,475
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$861
$682
$801
Family Households
17.9%
17.9%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
40.5%
40.5%
26.2%
Homeowners
23.4%
68.9%
72.9%
Renters
76.6%
31.1%
27.1%
Education
Boone
North Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
6.3%
8.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
15.0%
15.0%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
19.3%
22.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.9%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
20.0%
15.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Boone
North Carolina
United States
Mathematics
55.3%
40.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
60.0%
44.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Boone
North Carolina
United States
Murder
0.0
7.8
3.0
Rape
30.2
49.1
38.0
Robbery
25.1
72.2
40.7
Assault
75.4
285.6
188.5
Property Crime
Boone
North Carolina
United States
Burglary
170.9
751.0
336.1
Theft
1075.8
2623.9
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
65.3
184.7
167.1
Arson
15.1
16.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Boone, NC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dogs
beer
ice cream
craft beer
beef
meat
delicious
cooking
deep fried
restaurants
sandwich
cajun
meal
pork
vegan
cider
fresh produce
wine
cheese
pizza
go deacs
country music
video games
college football
football
basketball
womens sports
boston sports
sports coverage
intramural sports
teams
nfl
college hoops
fantasy football
recruiting
baseball
soccer
aspiring broadcaster
nfl mlb
athletics
inspired by
watercolor
digital art
local artists
creative
jewelry
literature
photography
commissions
comic
commissions closed
textile
collection
visual arts
craft
artists
gallery
assemblage
cartooning
visual
spare time
spending time
video games
nerdy things
board games
books
reading writing
pokemon
comic books
skiing mountain biking
nascar
health fitness
collector
traveling hiking
hiking
memes
photography
anime
road trips
interests include
sports
sports coverage
local news
family friendly
video production
talk radio
aspiring broadcaster
nfl mlb
public relations
quality content
journalism
digital marketing
creative
tv
recreation
producer
photography
marketing
outdoor
advertising
sports
mountain
mountains
family friendly
summer
rock climbing
space
ski
southern appalachia
hiking
photography
parks recreation
air conditioning
backpacking
arts
cabin rentals
pickleball
cabin
waterski
beach
browse our
bookstore
free shipping
food lion
subaru dealer
farmers market
gift cards
record store
drive thru
gift card
unique jewelry
delivery service
gas station
order online
merch store
jewelry
unique gifts
coffee shop
advertising
dollar store
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