Boone, NC vs Springfield, TN
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
Springfield
64.9
#1671 nationally
Boone leads in crime level (2.5 vs 10.7). Springfield leads in median household income ($55,392 vs $28,242). Boone leads in average commute (13.8 min vs 25.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boone, NC | Springfield, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1016) | 64.9 (#1671) |
| Population | 19,811 | 19,494 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $491,253 | $331,929 |
| Median Household Income | $28,242 | $55,392 |
| Average Commute | 13.8 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 10.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+6.0 | R+50.9 |
Data coverage note: Springfield is missing data for 1 metric that Boone has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
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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D
64.9 Score
Springfield, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$331,929
Population
19,494
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$55,392
Southeast
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