Boone, NC

Watauga County · Population 19,182

Photo: Karen D. Hoffman · CC BY-SA 3.0

About Boone

An Appalachian university town with App State, Blue Ridge Parkway, and access to multiple ski resorts.

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Karen D. Hoffman · CC BY-SA 3.0

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$32,000

Median Income

$300,000

Home Value

Cost of Living

100 = national avg

4.0%

Unemployment

32/100

Walk Score

15 min

Commute

Score Breakdown

Walkability

Schools

Safety

Affordability

100

Dining

Commute

Rankings This Town Appears On

#12

Best Beach Towns in North Carolina

Ranked #12 of 14

Best Mountain Towns in North Carolina

Ranked #3 of 14

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Median Household Income	$32,000
Median Home Value	$300,000
Cost of Living Index	98
Poverty Rate	35.0%
Unemployment Rate	4.0%
Violent Crime Rate	2/1,000
Property Crime Rate	18/1,000
Walk Score	32
School Rating	72/100
Average Commute	15 min
Restaurants per 10k	42

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