Boone, NC vs Palm Coast, FL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Boone
71.1
#1016 nationally
Palm Coast
67
#1478 nationally
Boone leads in walk score (49 vs 2). Boone leads in crime level (2.5 vs 6.4). Palm Coast leads in median household income ($68,824 vs $28,242).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boone, NC | Palm Coast, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1016) | 67 (#1478) |
| Population | 19,811 | 102,113 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $491,253 | $345,441 |
| Median Household Income | $28,242 | $68,824 |
| Average Commute | 13.8 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 2 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+6.0 | R+28.2 |
C-
71.1 Score
Boone, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$491,253
Population
19,811
Crime
Low
Walk Score
49
Southeast
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D+
67 Score
Palm Coast, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$345,441
Population
102,113
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
2
Southeast
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