Hickory
- Town in North Carolina
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Hickory
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Town in North Carolina
- Rating 3.83 out of 5 174 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B+
- Crime & Safetygrade C
- Housinggrade B
- Nightlifegrade B+
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade B minus
- Weathergrade B+
- Cost of Livinggrade B+
- Health & Fitnessgrade B minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade B+
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$189,100
National
$229,800Median Rent
$771
National
$1,096Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Hickory Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault401.9national 282.7
- Murder12.1national 6.1
- Rape33.9national 40.7
- Robbery92national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary644.1national 500.1
- Theft3,130.8national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft385national 284
Residents
Working in Hickory
Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$48,653
National
$64,994Top Public Schools Serving Hickory
- grade A
Caldwell Early College High School
- Rating 4.25 out of 5 89 reviews
- grade A minus
Challenger Early College High School
- Rating 4.28 out of 5 151 reviews
- grade A minus
Mountain View Elementary School
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
- grade A minus
Burke Middle College
- Rating 4.46 out of 5 74 reviews
- grade A minus
Snow Creek Elementary School
Top Private Schools Near Hickory
- grade A
University Christian High School
- Rating 4.82 out of 5 22 reviews
- grade A minus
Hickory Christian Academy
- Rating 4.16 out of 5 25 reviews
- grade B+
Tabernacle Christian School
- Rating 2.95 out of 5 20 reviews
- grade B minus
Christian Family Academy
- Rating 4 out of 5 1 review
- grade unavailable
Concordia Christian Day School
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Hickory Reviews
Rating 3.83 out of 5 174 reviews
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Hickory, Nc is where I grew up and is a place that shaped who I am today. Like every city, there are pros and cons but I can actually say that the cons of this city pushed me to wanna make something out of myself. No matter how far I venture out Hickory will always be my 1st home, a place that holds a ton of memories!
I was a student at Lenoir-Rhyne, and I liked how the community was very connected to the college. I think the city is very confusing as far as finding your way around though. Obviously at this point redesigning the city is impossible, but the learning curve is rough. There's also a very high homeless population throughout the area, but I have seen many organizations that strive to help, such as Hickory soup kitchen. I'm glad an attempt is being made to remedy the situation. Overall, I have enjoyed my time in Hickory and there is a bright future for the city.
Hickory City has great diversity, jobs, and opportunities for everyone. Hickory has a lot of festivals which are usually held downtown or at the fairgrounds near the Hickory race track. Lenoir-Rhyne University is located near Hickory High School and the two schools have a lot of programs where they collaborate with each other, which gives the High School students a chance to see what college life is like and also gives the college students a break from the stress of college life. The city of Hickory also allows one to have a small town feel on one side, but the big city feel on another! Hickory has 2 large hospitals, employing lots of healthcare individuals. Hickory also is known for our textile and furniture business. The job opportunities are honestly endless. Hickory is growing, and I love being able to watch new businesses take off here. Hickory definitely gives you that "home" feeling.