At a Glance
Median Income
$88,906
$34,715 per capita
Home Value
$523,600
Zillow: $608,885
Median Rent
$1,438/mo
19.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
20.4%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
12.1% smoking rate
How Hickman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hickman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hickman a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hickman residents earn a median household income of $88,906 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,715. The unemployment rate stands at 20.4% (467% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,584 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hickman is $523,600 , 86% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $608,885. Median rent is $1,438/month, with 19.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Education
16.3% of adults in Hickman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hickman has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population749
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density2,140/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born7.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$88,906
Per Capita$34,715
Unemployment20.4%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$13,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057
Housing
B
Home Value$523,600
Rent$1,438
Ownership79.1%
Zillow$608,885
Housing Units258
Rent Burden19.3%
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,849/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain12.3 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation170 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute32 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Hickman was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.