Boone, North Carolina · ZIP 28607

Boone — ZIP 28607

Boone (28607) scores 87/100 — Excellent for North Carolina. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $504K.

Overall NeighborScore

A-Excellent

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share14%

Property crime share86%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index77/100

Avg math proficiency67%

Avg reading proficiency64%

Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index35/100

Typical home value$504K

Median rent$1,972/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$504K

Median Rent

$1,972/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 9 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

492

Violent Crime

Property Crime

427

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Watauga County, North Carolina (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Watauga High	09–12	1,289	87%	73%
Watauga Innovation Academy	09–12	292	75%	67%
Parkway Elementary	PK–08	610	72%	70%
Hardin Park Elementary	PK–08	854	71%	60%
Two Rivers Community School	KG–08	163	67%	67%
Valle Crucis Elementary	PK–08	345	60%	63%
Watauga Virtual Academy	KG–08	10	55%	65%
Green Valley Elementary	PK–08	292	46%	47%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

35,504

Median Income

$47K

Homeownership

50%

Median Age

23.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 28607 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 28607 has a school score of 77/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 28607 is approximately $504K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 28607 in Boone has an overall NeighborScore of 87/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.