Livability Score

84
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (11) A+
Noble Kava
Coffee Shop
Stick Boy Bread Co.
Coffee Shop
Local Lion
Coffee Shop
Common Grounds
Coffee Shop
Crossroads Cafe
Coffee Shop
Hatchet Coffee
Coffee Shop
Talia Espresso
Coffee Shop
King Street Creamery
Coffee Shop
Espresso News
Coffee Shop
Bald Guy Brew
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bald Guy Brew Coffee Roasting Co
Coffee Shop
Birdies
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (12) A+
Horn in the West Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Hickory Ridge Living History Museum
Museum
George M. Holmes Convocation Center
Stadium
I.G. Greer Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Regal Cinemas
Cinema
Hands Gallery
Art Gallery
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country
Theatre Arts
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Kidd Brewer Stadium
Stadium
The Nthº Gallery & Studios
Art Gallery
Common Good Co
Art Gallery
Jim and Bettie Smith Stadium
Stadium
Foggy Mountain Gem Mine
Attraction
Tweetsie Twister
Attraction
Unknown Name
Attraction
F-80 Jet Planes
Attraction
Unknown Name
Zoo
Unknown Name
Attraction
Unknown Name
Attraction
Turnpike Cruisers
Attraction
Unknown Name
Attraction
Tweetsie Railroad
Theme Park
Unknown Name
Attraction
Unknown Name
Attraction
Unknown Name
Attraction
Food and Drink (50) A+
Papa John's
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Lily's Snack Bar
Bar
The TApp Room
Bar
Hungry Howie's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A Express
Fast Food
Mountaineer Grille
Fast Food
Traditions
Fast Food
Habanero's
Fast Food
Salads Plus
Fast Food
The Carving Board
Fast Food
Cook Out
Fast Food
Homestyle Classics
Fast Food
The Fresh Market
Fast Food
Noodle Works
Fast Food
Fire Side Pizza
Fast Food
Rivers Street Grille
Fast Food
Terra Verde
Fast Food
Wrapps
Fast Food
Fitness (6) A+
Unknown Name
Gym
RevFive5 Fitness
Gym
Jones House Community Center
Community Centre
Neighborhood Yoga
Gym
CrossFit Postal
Gym
Student Recreation Center
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Groceries (9) C-
Stick Boy Bread Co.
Bakery
Earth Fare
Grocery Store
Lowes Foods
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Ingles
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Parks (23) A+
Strawberry Hill Arboretum
Park
Daniel Boone Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Jayces Park
Park
Durham Park
Park
Sanford Mall
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Boone Greenway
Park
Jimmy Smith Park
Park
Junaluska City Park
Park
North Street Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Watauga Recreation Complex
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Optimist Club of Boone
Park
Tot Lot
Playground
Watauga Recreation Complex
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Howards Knob County Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Brookshire Park
Park
Brookshire Park
Park
Shops (61) A+
Dancey's Shoes & Scrubs
Shoes
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
The Outdoorsman, Inc.
Discount Store
Kangaroo Express
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Phil's Gastown
Convenience Store
Boone Bike & Touring
Bicycle
Bike App
Bicycle
University Bookstore
Books
Speedway
Convenience Store
Scotchman
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Belk
Department Store
South's Specialty Clothiers
Clothing
Unknown Name
Optician
Old Navy
Clothing
Foggy Pine Books
Books
Saslow's Jewelers
Fashion
Mane Habit Salon
Hairdresser
Shoe Dept. Encore
Shoes
rue21
Clothing
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
claire's
Fashion
Mi Nail Salon
Beauty
Thrift-Smith-Vintage / The-Vintage-Smith
Clothing
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 4.1% take public transportation in Boone.
Public Transit Stops (117)
Stops & Stations A+
Quail Drive
Bus Stop
Horn Avenue
Bus Stop
Beverly Heights Avenue
Bus Stop
Horn in the West Parking Lot
Bus Stop
King Street / Hillside Drive
Bus Stop
Wood Circle
Bus Stop
Kingswood
Bus Stop
King Street / Farthing Street
Bus Stop
Hardin Street Crosswalk
Bus Stop
Highland Avenue
Bus Stop
ASU Dogwood Hall
Bus Stop
ASU Convocation Center
Bus Stop
Howard Street / Hardin Street
Bus Stop
Kangaroo Express
Bus Stop
Hardin Street / Dauph Blan Street
Bus Stop
Forest Hill Drive
Bus Stop
Dan'l Boone Inn
Bus Stop
McDonald's
Bus Stop
NC 105 Extension / Azalea Drive
Bus Stop
Earth Fare
Bus Stop
ASU Mountain Laurel Hall
Bus Stop
ASU Mountain Laurel Hall / NC 105 Ext
Bus Stop
ASU Technology
Bus Stop
Ivy Terrace
Bus Stop
University Hall
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.1% D+
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cost of living C

The cost of living in Boone is 111/100 - which is 18% higher than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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crime A

Boone crime rates are 1,638 per 100k, which is 34% lower than North Carolina
Property Crime
1,527 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
111 crimes per 100k A+
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employment F

The median income in Boone is $25,535 - which is 47% lower than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$25,535 F
Unemployment Rate
9.1% F
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (16)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Watauga County Rescue Squad
Fire Station
FastMed Urgent Care
Clinic
Jerry L. Butler, D.D.S., M.A.G.D.
Doctor
Boone Drug at King Street Fountain & Grill
Pharmacy
Ron L. Reese DDS Dentistry
Dentist
Appalachian State University Police / Traffic & Parking Department
Police
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Town of Boone Police Department & Town Council Chambers
Police
Boone Fire Station
Fire Station
Publix
Pharmacy
Boone Fire Station #2
Fire Station
Absolute Sleep of The Carolinas
Doctor
Appalachian Dental Care
Dentist
Watauga Medical Center
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Watauga County Sheriff's Office
Police
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing D+

Boone home prices are $279,400 - which is 78% higher than North Carolina
Home Price
$279,400 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
8% B+
Home Affordability
10.9x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C+

The Boone graduation rate is 86% - which is 6% higher than North Carolina
School Test Scores
58% D+
High School Grad. Rates
86% B-
Elementary Schools (6) F
Hardin Park Elementary
Grace Academy
Mountain Pathways School
Two Rivers Community School
High Schools (2) F
Watauga Innovation Academy
Watauga High
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ratings A+

Boone has an overall rating of 95% from 17 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (16)
From AreaVibes A+
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Boone Area Facts

  • Boone has a Livability Score of 84/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Boone crime rates are 34% lower than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Boone is 18% higher than the North Carolina average

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Boone, NC-A Mountain Hometown 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) I love living in Boone. There is so much to do that you never have to be bored. From fun hiking trails to the Daniel Boone Native Gardens, we never have a shortage of things to do. The only downside that I have ever seen in Boone is the weather. It can be quite cold in the winter ...Read More and it does snow a lot! However, that doesn’t slow this small town down.

Since it is a tourist town as well as a college town, there are plenty of jobs. Hospitality jobs, as well as jobs at Appalachian State University, are plentiful. I have never had any trouble finding employment. Restaurants, golf and more are very popular here. Medical care is also great here and offers a broad variety of services.

While the winters may be cold, the summers are mild and there are many scenic sites in this area. Boone is right on the Blue Ridge Parkway and I have hiked many times to some of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Boone? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Strawberry Hill Arboretum
      Daniel Boone Park
      Unknown Name
      Jayces Park
      Durham Park
      Sanford Mall
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Horn in the West Amphitheatre
      Hickory Ridge Living History Museum
      George M. Holmes Convocation Center
      I.G. Greer Auditorium
      Regal Cinemas
      Hands Gallery
      Appalachian Theatre of the High Country
      Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts

      Food & Drink

      Papa John's
      Zaxby's
      Lily's Snack Bar
      The TApp Room
      Hungry Howie's
      Domino's
      McDonald's
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Boone? Of all people who commute, 4.1% take public transportation in Boone.
      Drive to Work
      62%

      14% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      16%

      13% higher than the US average

      C Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Boone? The cost of living in Boone is 111/100 - which is 18% higher than North Carolina.
      Boone
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      North Carolina
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Boone? Boone crime rates are 1,638, which are 34% lower than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      1,638 per 100k people

      30% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 62

      30% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      7%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Boone? The median income in Boone is $25,535 which is 47% lower than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $25,53554% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $16,24146% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      9%

      95% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Boone a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Watauga Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Boone Drug at King Street Fountain & Grill
      Publix
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Jerry L. Butler, D.D.S., M.A.G.D.
      Absolute Sleep of The Carolinas

      D+ Housing

      What are Boone home prices? Boone home prices are $279,400 - which is 78% higher than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $279,40051% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $952equal to the US average
      Home Ownership
      25%

      61% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Boone have good schools? The Boone graduation rate is 86% - which is 6% higher than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      58%

      20% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      12:1

      24% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Boone a good place to live? Boone has an overall rating of 95% from 17 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      95%

      17 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      84%

      16 total surveys

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