Potential dealbreaker: Boone, North Carolina
Boone, North Carolina needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on rent burden.
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Boone, North Carolina needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on rent burden.
| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | 142,937 | 18,156 |
| Center Elevation | 33 ft(10 m) | 3,219 ft(981 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | N/A | $470,609 |
| Median Rent | N/A | $1,821 |
| Median Income | N/A | $28,242 |
| Rent Burden | N/A | 77% |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Days with 5+ Hours of Sun | 235 days/yr | 304 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 54°F | 61°F |
| Avg. Low | 43°F | 45°F |
| Comfort Score | 71/100Good | 63/100Good |
| Temp Swing | 29°F | 38°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 34"(86 cm) | 60"(152 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 15"(38 cm) | 15"(38 cm) |
| Air Quality | Typical: 342024 modeled avg · 0 days > 100 | Typical: 402024 modeled avg · 2 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Safety Score | 0 (Crime Index) | 83 / 100 |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.4/10 |
| Internet Access | High Broadband Country (high) | Fiber: 29%Cable: 84% |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | N/A | 21.4 years |
| College Educated | N/A | 46% |
| Remote Workers | N/A | 9% |
| Nature Access | ||
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... |
| Scouting & Local Help | ||
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