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Hickory, NC
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Population: 42,831
Home Price: $199,100
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Overview
Hickory is a small city in the state of North Carolina with a population of 42,831. Hickory has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
19.6 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Hickory, NC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Hickory
North Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$32,745
$29,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$53,117
$56,318
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
7.4%
6.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
11.0%
12.3%
10.5%
Age
Hickory
North Carolina
United States
Median Age
38.3
43.3
42.3
Gender
Hickory
North Carolina
United States
Male
48.2%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
51.8%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Hickory
North Carolina
United States
White
68.4%
70.0%
80.3%
Black or African American
13.9%
19.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
2.0%
2.7%
Asian
5.6%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
6.5%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
5.5%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Hickory
North Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$199,100
$182,475
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$663
$682
$801
Family Households
42.3%
42.3%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
28.8%
28.8%
26.2%
Homeowners
54.3%
68.9%
72.9%
Renters
45.7%
31.1%
27.1%
Education
Hickory
North Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
7.0%
8.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
23.7%
23.7%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
18.6%
22.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
10.4%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
23.3%
15.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Hickory
North Carolina
United States
Mathematics
46.6%
40.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
49.5%
44.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Hickory
North Carolina
United States
Murder
9.7
7.8
3.0
Rape
39.0
49.1
38.0
Robbery
95.0
72.2
40.7
Assault
258.3
285.6
188.5
Property Crime
Hickory
North Carolina
United States
Burglary
572.6
751.0
336.1
Theft
3435.7
2623.9
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
360.6
184.7
167.1
Arson
14.6
16.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Hickory, NC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
american cuisine
vegan
beer
delicious
plant based
chicken sandwich
craft beer
ice cream
plant based diet
grocery
animal protein
sandwich
pizza
hemp cbd
evoo
wine
cheese
lobster
eateries
stir fry
basketball
high school football
baseball
college basketball
ncaa basketball
duke basketball
football
video games
youth baseball
country music
combat sports
college athletics
racing
minnesota sports
fantasy football
softball
nascar racing
wrestling
professional wrestling
athletics
inspired by
fine art
commissions open
poems
art commissions
poetry
digital artist
library
collection
pfp
icon
exhibits
nature
nft
oil painting
painting
craft
artists
photography
creative
baseball cards
video games
single dad
iracing
car enthusiast
sim racing
classical music nerd
hot rods
nascar
tv shows
anime
books
fitness
fishing
fulltime
pokemon
youtuber
photography nature
outdoor activities
photography
local news
sports
alum foundereic
radio show
talk radio
professional wrestling
technology science
arts
entertainers
marketing
public relations
gentlemens club
films
tv shows
outdoor
digital marketing
comedy
hostowner
hospitality
theme park
sports
winter
space
mountains
summer
arts
mountain
facilities
nature
fishing
indoor shooting range
rec
photography nature
beach
beaches
outdoor activities
aviation
waterpark
photography
dining
home depot
black friday
post office
drug store
auto parts
gift cards
shop online
local businesses
furniture
christmas shopping
etsy
deals
food lion
grocery store
holiday shopping
lowes
jewelry store
harris teeter
ulta
convenience store
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