Living in Boone, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Boone · Census data 2020–2024
Boone has 262 residents with a median age of 57.5. The median household income is $77,793 (19% lower than the Colorado median), the median rent is $1,250/month.
Boone is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Boone at a glance
- Population
- 262
- Median age
- 57.5State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $77,793State: $95,470
- Median rent
- $1,250/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 82.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.7%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Boone a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Colorado median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Boone
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Boone the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,250 per month, which is 18.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,569 a month in housing costs.
Boone median household income
The median household income in Boone is $77,793 and the income per person is $36,994. 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Boone: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 229
- Owner-occupied
- 82.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.8%
- Vacant
- 31.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 1.52
31.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Boone has many vacation and second homes.
Boone demographics
- Population
- 262
- Median age
- 57.5
- Under 18
- 8%
- 65 and older
- 32.1%
- Households
- 157
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Boone ›
Education in Boone
12.7% of adults 25 and older in Boone have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Boone
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Drive alone
- 88.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.8%
Boone vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone | 262 | $77,793 | — | $1,250 |
| Avondale | 338 | $96,391 | $164,100 | — |
| Fowler | 936 | $44,048 | $143,900 | $761 |
| Blende | 623 | $52,667 | $292,900 | $1,409 |
| Salt Creek | 832 | $51,714 | $327,900 | $750 |
| Olney Springs | 557 | $48,500 | $97,300 | $1,056 |
| Pueblo | 111,561 | $56,664 | $247,200 | $1,082 |
| Crowley | 219 | $41,250 | $80,000 | $933 |
| Manzanola | 361 | $36,010 | $128,300 | $774 |
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What is the median household income in Boone, CO?
The median household income in Boone is $77,793, 19% lower than the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Boone?
The median gross rent in Boone is $1,250 per month, about 18.9% of household income.
Is Boone, CO a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Colorado median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.7%.
What is the median age in Boone?
The median age in Boone is 57.5 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Boone?
The average commute to work in Boone is 30 minutes; 6.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Boone?
The unemployment rate in Boone is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Boone?
12.7% of adults in Boone have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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