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| What Boone is like for active adults |
| Boone, Heart of the High Country, is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of northwestern North Carolina. United States. The population of this town named for Daniel Boone was 17,122 in 2010. A college town, Boone is the home of Appalachian State University. The highlight of the summer season is an outdoor amphitheatre portrayal of the life and times of its namesake in "Home in the West". Photo of downtown courtesy of Wikipedia and originally from Flickr and |
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There are active adult communities in Boone (see link at top right).
Median list price was $299,900 in early 2011. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| There are lots of locally owned restaurants and shops here. There's a farmer market every Saturday. There's also a Daniel Boone Days yearly festival with music, food, and storytelling. The 3 mile Greenway Trail is a popular local attraction. |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| The small, homey rural feel isn't for everyone. |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| Those who like living amidst history, mountains, and a college crowd retire to Boone. |
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| The college and tourism are a big part of the local economy. |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Boone has chilly-to-mild winters and very warm-to-hot summers. |
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| Boone has a lot going on culturally, and much of that comes from Appalachian U. The University Forum Lecture Series brings interesting speakers to Boone. Its Institute for Learning offers classes and lectures. The County Library is a popular spot with many selections. And the Main Street offers a choice of interesting shops and restaurants. |
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| Crime is a little over half the national average. |
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Facts about BOONE
- State: NC
- Environment: Rural,College Town,Mountain,
- City Population: 10,000-25,000
- Median age of Population: 0-24
- Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
- Avg July Temperature:
- Median HH Income: 20,001-40,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
- Cost of Living Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
- Culture Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: Yes
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