Biggest tradeoff: Boone, North Carolina
Boone, North Carolina is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on sunshine, weaker on climate comfort.
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Boone, North Carolina is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on sunshine, weaker on climate comfort.
Boone, North Carolina needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on rent burden.
| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | 18,156 | 215,966 |
| Center Elevation | 3,219 ft(981 m) | 912 ft(278 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | $470,609 | N/A |
| Median Rent | $1,821 | N/A |
| Median Income | $28,242 | N/A |
| Rent Burden | 77% | N/A |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Days with 5+ Hours of Sun | 304 days/yr | 279 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 61°F | 61°F |
| Avg. Low | 45°F | 46°F |
| Comfort Score | 63/100Good | 76/100Great |
| Temp Swing | 38°F | 35°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 60"(152 cm) | 43"(109 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 15"(38 cm) | 18"(46 cm) |
| Air Quality | Typical: 402024 modeled avg · 2 days > 100 | Typical: 372024 modeled avg · 0 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Safety Score | 83 / 100 | 68 / 100 |
| School Rating | 7.4/10 | N/A |
| Internet Access | Fiber: 29%Cable: 84% | High Broadband Country (high) |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | 21.4 years | N/A |
| College Educated | 46% | N/A |
| Remote Workers | 9% | N/A |
| Nature Access | ||
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... |
| Scouting & Local Help | ||
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