Boone, NC vs Overland Park, KS
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
Overland Park
75.2
#489 nationally
Overland Park leads in median household income ($97,126 vs $28,242). Boone leads in average commute (13.8 min vs 22.4 min). Boone leads in walk score (49 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boone, NC | Overland Park, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1016) | 75.2 (#489) |
| Population | 19,811 | 197,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $491,253 | $490,568 |
| Median Household Income | $28,242 | $97,126 |
| Average Commute | 13.8 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.7 |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+6.0 | D+8.5 |
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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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C
75.2 Score
Overland Park, KS
Midwest value meets modern amenities
Median Home
$490,568
Population
197,238
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Midwest
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