In Boone, Iowa, the median home price is $237,632, compared with the Iowa median of $237,481; median household income is $83,531; the population is 26,668; schools rate 8.2 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 116.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 22.5 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Boone at a glance
Population
26,668
Median Household Income
$83,531
Typical Home Value
$237,632
School District Rating
8.2
Violent Crime Rate
116.8
Avg Commute Time
22.5
About Boone
Boone has a population of 26,668. The median home value is $237,632, 0% above the Iowa median. Median household income is $83,531 (11% above the Iowa median). The most populated towns are Des Moines, Douglas, and Yell.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Boone
17 towns, by population.
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Boone at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Boone?
- Boone has a population of 26,668 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Boone?
- The median home value in Boone is $237,632. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Boone?
- Median household income in Boone is $83,531 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Boone in?
- Boone is in Iowa.
- How many towns are in Boone?
- Boone contains 17 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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