There are 8 independent living communities near Boone, North Carolina. The mean daily cost for independent living in North Carolina is approximately $54, with costs running between $20 and $145 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to a mean expense of $1,617, with costs ranging from about $605 up to $4,342. The mean annual cost is $19,404, which is less than the national average of $23,100.
Located in Watauga County, Boone is a small city in the State of North Carolina. The encompassing area has 2,068,612 people, but there are 33,059 living in the city itself. About 19% of the residents are 55 and over.
Boone has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 69. The city's median household income is $28,000 ($19,000 per person), compared to the average of $41,000 for the whole of North Carolina. The median housing price in Boone is $181,500, which is less than the North Carolina average of $204,000. Boone also has a high unemployment rate of around 9.7%.
Boone has tolerable mean temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city receives very large amounts of precipitation annually. In comparison to other cities in the United States, Boone has a low rate of crime and excellent air quality.