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Boone, NC — ZIP 28607

Population: 35,679 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 28607 (Boone, NC) is $491,351 — up 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $549,838 after a median 77 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,336/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with landslide, cold wave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$491,351

Typical home value

+1.0%

1-year change

77

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$491,351
1-year appreciation
+1.0%
3-year appreciation
+4.4%
5-year appreciation
+28.1%
10-year appreciation
+96.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Oct 2024)
$492,269
House Price Index (state)
445.4 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$549,838
Median list price
$558,784
Median price per sqft
$320
1-year sale-price change
-0.0%
Median days on market
77 days
Homes sold (recent period)
123
For-sale inventory
239
Sale-to-list ratio
96.2%
Active listings
241
1-year forecast
+1.3%
Days to pending
67 days
New listings (monthly)
51

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,336/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$916/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,124/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,311/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,737/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,191/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.5 : 1
School districts serving the area
Two Rivers Community School, Watauga County Schools
Schools include
Two Rivers Community School, Green Valley Elementary, Hardin Park Elementary, Parkway Elementary, Valle Crucis Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
landslide, cold wave, drought, ice storm, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
landslide: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
263
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 57% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
89.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Ore Knob Mine (22.6 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.9 in
Annual snowfall
10.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,045
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,782

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Boone Inc Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) (46 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
WATAUGA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-210 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1988
Housing built before 1970
22.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,615
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
78.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
18,590
Average weekly wage
$918
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
536

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 28607State medianUS median
Typical home value$491,351$283,441$285,053
Median sale price$549,838$334,397$319,906
Median days on market77 days65 days48 days
Typical rent$2,336/mo$1,680/mo$1,803/mo
Median annual property tax$1,615$1,366$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 28607?
$491,351.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 28607?
$549,838.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 28607?
Median days on market: 77 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 28607?
Typical rent: $2,336/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 28607?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide, cold wave, drought, ice storm, inland flooding.
Is ZIP 28607 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 28607. 263 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 28607?
Risk to homes is higher than 57% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 28607?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 28607?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 28607?
8 schools (6 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 28607 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 28607?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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