At a Glance
Median Income
$144,434
$61,513 per capita
Home Value
$510,100
Zillow: $489,711
Median Rent
$2,133/mo
18.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
99/100K
845/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.3%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
10.9% smoking rate
How Hickory Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hickory Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hickory Creek a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hickory Creek residents earn a median household income of $144,434 , which is 92% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $61,513. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,760 business establishments, including 2,020 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hickory Creek is $510,100 , 81% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $489,711. Median rent is $2,133/month, with 18.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2007.
Safety & Crime
Hickory Creek reports 99 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 845/100K.
Education
50.3% of adults in Hickory Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% above the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hickory Creek has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population5,161
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density1,053/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born11.5%
Veterans10.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$144,434
Per Capita$61,513
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$64,329M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,262
Housing
A+
Home Value$510,100
Rent$2,133
Ownership78.1%
Zillow$489,711
Housing Units1,733
Rent Burden18.6%
Crime
F
Violent99/100K
Property845/100K
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,062/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain36.5 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation522 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.3%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute27 min
Broadband97.6%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries17
Did You Know?
Hickory Creek was founded in 1963.
The median home in Hickory Creek was built in 2007.
The nearest airport is Dallas-Fort Worth International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
11.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 2,020 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.