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Boone, NC

Boone, NC.

Population: 35,679 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Boone, NC is $490,521 — up 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $553,500 after a median 63 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,247/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with landslide, cold wave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$490,521

Typical home value

+0.7%

1-year change

63

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$490,521
1-year appreciation
+0.7%
3-year appreciation
+4.8%
5-year appreciation
+28.8%
10-year appreciation
+97.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Oct 2024)
$492,402
House Price Index (state)
445.4 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$553,500
Median list price
$595,000
Median price per sqft
$314
1-year sale-price change
-3.7%
Median days on market
63 days
Homes sold (recent period)
112
For-sale inventory
232
Sale-to-list ratio
96.6%
Active listings
231
1-year forecast
+1.4%
Days to pending
69 days
New listings (monthly)
54

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,247/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$916/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,124/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,311/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,737/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,191/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.5 : 1
School districts serving the area
Two Rivers Community School, Watauga County Schools
Schools include
Two Rivers Community School, Green Valley Elementary, Hardin Park Elementary, Parkway Elementary, Valle Crucis Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
landslide, cold wave, drought, ice storm, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
landslide: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
263
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 57% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
89.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Ore Knob Mine (22.6 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.9 in
Annual snowfall
10.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,045
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,782

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Boone Inc Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) (36 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
WATAUGA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-210 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1988
Housing built before 1970
22.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,615
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
78.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
18,590
Average weekly wage
$918
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
536

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BooneState medianUS median
Typical home value$490,521$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$553,500$330,000$325,000
Median days on market63 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$2,247/mo$1,688/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,615$1,366$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Boone, NC?
$490,521.
What is the median sale price in Boone, NC?
$553,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Boone, NC?
Median days on market: 63 days.
What is typical rent in Boone, NC?
Typical rent: $2,247/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Boone, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide, cold wave, drought, ice storm, inland flooding.
Is Boone, NC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Boone, NC. 263 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Boone, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 57% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Boone, NC?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Boone, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Boone, NC?
8 schools (6 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Boone, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 10.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Boone, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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