Apartments for rent in Boone, NC

Boone, North Carolina is a small city with slightly more than 18,000 residents. Young adults (15-24) make up a greater percentage of the population here (63%) than nationally (14%), meaning they will find no shortage of peers, while young professionals are less well-represented. At an average age of just over 29, the city's population is notably younger than most cities in North Carolina, ranking as the sixth-youngest municipality in the state. Only 31% of residents are homeowners in Boone, as renting is more common in the area. At $894/month, the average rent is roughly the same as the state average.

Boone's average commute time ranks as one of the best in the state at about 17 minutes, 10th-quickest in the state. Driving a vehicle is the prevailing mode of getting to work, selected by 26% of residents, while public transportation isn't used widely. Not many workers (7%) commute on foot, though the number is well above the national average.

Among residents over the age of 25 in Boone, 8% have earned a Bachelor's degree and 5% possess a Master's degree or Doctorate. There are three primary industries in Boone: entertainment, education, and retail. Together, these industries account for 27% of the labor force in the city. With an average annual income of just over $43,000, Boone workers earn around $24,000 less than their peers elsewhere in North Carolina. Boone's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345).