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Crime in Boone summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Boone. Key points include:
There were 200 total crimes in Boone in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Boone is 998.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Boone is 89.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Boone is 908.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Boone is -52.87% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Boone Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Boone / 100k People |
North Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 200 | 998.8 | 2,343.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 18 | 89.9 | 375.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 5.0 | 50.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 9 | 44.9 | 290.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 182 | 908.9 | 1,968.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 25 | 124.9 | 323.9 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 149 | 744.1 | 1,390.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 8 | 40.0 | 254.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Boone summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Boone. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Boone is 107 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Boone is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Boone is $483,788.
The median income in Boone is $30,065.
Boone's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Boone Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Boone | North Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 103 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 136 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 100 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Boone, NC Weather
The average high in Boone is 61.1° and the average low is 41.3°.
There are 73.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 54.7 inches of precipitation each year with 37.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Boone |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 73.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 54.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 37.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Boone, NC Photos
2 Reviews & Comments About Boone
I've lived here all my life and what I've witnessed is growth that caters to College kids instead of locals. Growth in the US is huge and rural towns are d**n near lost. Boone went from zero crime to enough to keep law enforcement busy. We don't see Murder, we see overdose from drugs like Molly, LSD, special K, C*****e and adderall. Cops are told not to "pull" over students and everything is Hush Hush. Very political now.
Everything is college or hospital. The MAll is a joke, there is no place to shop but Belk and TJ Maxx.
The best place to have a nice dinner is the Peddler, expensive but incredibly delicious.
What you have to remember is that the town of Boone is primarily a college town for Appalachian State University. This is why the income rate tends to be low.
Beautiful area and the very wealthy Blowing Rock, NC to the south. Please do not let this list persuade you away from visiting.
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Boone Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Boone
The current population in Boone is 20,032. The population has increased 20.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20,032 | 2.5% |
| 2023 | 19,534 | 0.9% |
| 2022 | 19,368 | 7.3% |
| 2021 | 18,055 | -7.2% |
| 2020 | 19,466 | 1.8% |
| 2019 | 19,119 | 1.7% |
| 2018 | 18,795 | 1.6% |
| 2017 | 18,493 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 18,241 | 1.5% |
| 2015 | 17,966 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 17,802 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 17,579 | 1.8% |
| 2012 | 17,261 | 2.5% |
| 2011 | 16,836 | 1.6% |
| 2010 | 16,566 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Boone
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Boone is:
83.7% White with 16,774 White residents.
3.5% African American with 699 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 42 American Indian residents.
1.8% Asian with 364 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 8 Other residents.
3.0% Two Or More with 594 Two Or More residents.
7.7% Hispanic with 1,551 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Boone | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.7% | 60.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.5% | 20.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.0% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 7.7% | 11.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Boone
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Boone is 51.8% female with 10,376 female residents.
Boone is 48.2% male with 9,656 male residents.
| Gender | Boone | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Boone for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Boone completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Boone completed 9-12th grade.
19.0% of adults in Boone completed high school / ged.
10.0% of adults in Boone completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Boone completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in Boone completed bachelor's degree.
20.0% of adults in Boone completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Boone completed professional degree.
7.0% of adults in Boone completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Boone | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 10.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 20.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 7.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Boone, North Carolina
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22.7% of households in Boone earn Less than $10,000.
6.5% of households in Boone earn $10,000 to $14,999.
17.1% of households in Boone earn $15,000 to $24,999.
12.3% of households in Boone earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.0% of households in Boone earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.5% of households in Boone earn $50,000 to $74,999.
6.1% of households in Boone earn $75,000 to $99,999.
6.9% of households in Boone earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.5% of households in Boone earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.4% of households in Boone earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Boone | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 22.7% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.5% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 17.1% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.3% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.0% | 11.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.5% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6.1% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6.9% | 16.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.5% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.4% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
