Honey Creek Golf Course. Boone, IA.
Boone, IA

Beautiful Boone

This city near Ames, Iowa, offers a great place to call home.

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Boone, IA

Looking to move to Boone, IA? You’ve come to the right place. Livability helps people find their perfect places to live, and we’ve got everything you need to know to decide if moving to Boone, IA is right for you.

Let’s start with the basics: Boone, IA has a population of 12487. What about cost of living in Boone, IA? The median income in Boone, IA is $65090 and the median home value is $125540.

Read on to learn more about Boone, IA, and if you’d like some tips and advice for making your big move, check out our Make Your Move page, where you’ll find all kinds of stories and insights including How to Start Over in a New City, Tips for Getting to Know a New City Before You Move and so much more.

Looking to move to Boone, IA? You’ve come to the right place. Livability helps people find their perfect places to live, and we’ve got everything you need to know to decide if moving to Boone, IA is right for you.

Let’s start with the basics: Boone, IA has a population of 12,487. What about cost of living in Boone, IA? The median income in Boone, IA is $65,090 and the median home value is $125,540.

Read on to learn more about Boone, IA, and if you’d like some tips and advice for making your big move, check out our Make Your Move page, where you’ll find all kinds of stories and insights including How to Start Over in a New CityTips for Getting to Know a New City Before You Move and so much more.

Weather in Boone, IA

Average Temperatures

58 high / 37 low

Average Annual Rainfall

38 in

Average Annual Snowfall

34 in

Quick Facts about Boone, Iowa

Median Home Value
$150,396
Median Property Tax
$2,511
Total Population
12,451
Average Commute
14 min
Median Household Income
$69,315
Median Monthly Rent
$657

Map of Boone, IA

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Data used on Livability.com is provided from the most recent release (November 2025) by Applied Geographic Solutions (AGS). Our LivScore is calculated in partnership with AGS. Sales tax sources: Sales Tax Clearinghouse, Tax Foundation, and State Revenue Departments. Local rates are population-weighted to account for municipal variations.

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