Hickory Grove, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · York County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
559 Population 331/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $31,203 per capita
$119,400 Home Value $248,131 Zillow
$1,118 Median Rent 18.2% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,400 home value, $1,118/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Hickory Grove, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,250
18% below
$31,203 per capita
Home Value
$119,400
58% below
Zillow: $248,131
Median Rent
$1,118/mo
4% below
18.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
48% below
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
27% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Hickory Grove Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hickory Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
82%
Home Value
42%
Rent
96%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
158%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hickory Grove a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hickory Grove residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,203. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,065 business establishments, including 558 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hickory Grove is $119,400 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,131. Median rent is $1,118/month, with 18.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Education

17.5% of adults in Hickory Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hickory Grove has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.

Data Overview

People

Population559
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density331/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$31,203
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$19,235M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,174

Housing

A+
Home Value$119,400
Rent$1,118
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$248,131
Housing Units234
Rent Burden18.2%

Health

Obesity40.8%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,297/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation646 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute39 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Hickory Grove was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 558 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.