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

Experiences & Adventures in Boone, IA

Iowa Arboretum and Gardens and Treehouse Village

Year-Round Adventure: The Best Things to Do in Greater Ames, Iowa

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Food Scenes in Boone, IA

Women drink tea at Juniper and Olive Co restaurant interior Parisian bistro style Jewell Iowa.

Adventure Awaits: Must-Visit Experiential Dining Spots in the Ames Region

Looking for more than just a typical dinner out? From a Parisian martini bar in a historic small town to a retro diner with a built-in craft station, these two spots redefine the local food scene.

Healthy Places in Boone, IA

A child and a mentor participate in a custom, nature-based applied behavior analysis session at Cultivating Hope Farms.

Specialized Care in Ames, Iowa: Life-Changing Therapy and Recovery Facilities

Looking for advanced, compassionate treatment close to home? From a pioneering therapeutic farm to a brand-new $25 million youth recovery campus, discover central Iowa's most transformative care facilities.

Visitors cross a bridge across Ioway Creek at Brookside Park in Ames, Iowa.

Parks in Ames, Iowa: A Guide to Trails, Playgrounds and Green Spaces

Looking for the perfect spot to touch nature or tire out the kids? From a century-old playground to inclusive miracle fields and massive waterfront trails, Ames has a park for you.

Ames Surgery Center. The ASC opened this year and is a partnership between Mary Greeley Medical Center and McFarland Clinic

Healthcare in Ames, Iowa: A Guide to the Region’s Top Medical Facilities

Looking for trusted medical care close to home? From award-winning regional hospitals to state-of-the-art surgery centers, the Greater Ames area offers world-class patient services.

Boone, IA: Where to Live Now

Historic homes in the Old Town Historic District in downtown Ames, Iowa. Drone photo.

Moving to the Ames, Iowa, Region: The Ultimate Newcomer’s Relocation Guide

Thinking about relocating to the heart of Iowa? Local residents share their insider tips on finding a home, landing a job, beating traffic and getting plugged into the community.

Education, Careers and Opportunity in Boone, IA

renderings of Ames Event Center

Adding to Ames: Exciting New Developments Are Shaping the Region

From a $120 million mixed-use village in Huxley to a transformative downtown event center and nonprofit hub, central Iowa's landscape is evolving rapidly.

High school students participating in a Rising Leaders Academy workshop focused on career readiness in Ames Iowa.

Career Readiness in Ames, Iowa: Building the Future Workforce

How do you keep local talent from leaving? From hands-on high school business competitions to project-based corporate internships, central Iowa schools are engineering a powerful workforce pipeline.

Glass bottles of famous coca-cola drink in the fridge.

Manufacturing in Ames, Iowa: Building a Global Industrial Powerhouse

From massive billion-dollar dairy plants and precision Italian pasta lines to handcrafted NBA basketball hoops, see how the Greater Ames, Iowa, region is quietly driving global supply chains.

Boone, IA: Love Where You Live

A Cy the Cardinal statue stands near the Jack Trice Stadium on the Iowa State University campus in Ames.

Public Art in Ames, Iowa: Exploring the CyclONE City Tour

Ready to meet Iowa State's biggest celebrity? Discover the history behind the 27 whimsical Cy statues hidden across the city, creating the ultimate self-guided art walk.


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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