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Hickory Hills, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Hickory Hills is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 328. Residents earn $49,125 per year, which is 35% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
328 Population 234/sq mi density
$49,125 Median Income $36,679 per capita
$119,400 Home Value
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,125 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,400 home value
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $49,125
35% lower than US avg
Home Value $119,400
58% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.6%
57% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.3%
8% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.5%
33% higher than US avg

How Hickory Hills Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population328
Median Age58.6 yrs
Density234/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,125
Per Capita$36,679
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty16.5%
County GDP$20,580M
Commute42 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$119,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units369
Rent Burden27.7%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,417 ft (432 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute42 min
Broadband74.6%
Libraries16

Is Hickory Hills a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hickory Hills receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Hickory Hills offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hickory Hills is $49,125, 35% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 16.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hickory Hills is $119,400, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Hickory Hills experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Hickory Hills has a population of 328 with a density of 234 people per square mile. The median age is 58.6 years, 51% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.5%).

Population

328
Total Population
234
People / sq mi
58.6yrs
Median Age
51% above US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.1%
Female 57.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Hickory Hills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.5%
20% above US avg
Spanish5.5%
59% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hickory Hills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hickory Hills is $49,125, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes.

Income: Hickory Hills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,125
35% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,679
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
IRS Avg AGI$63,726

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.3%
8% below US avg
Poverty Rate16.5%
33% above US avg
Establishments (County)7,474
County GDP$20,580M

Business (County)

Restaurants769
Healthcare993
Retail1,145
Manufacturing299

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,079
74% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.09%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time42.4 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Hickory Hills is $119,400, 58% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$119,400
58% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$213
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio102.3%
Price Drops25.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied68.2%
Housing Units369
Median Year Built1987

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,079
74% above US avg
Effective Rate5.09%
Hickory Hills has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.8 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.8 inches
29% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,417 ft (432 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density234/sq mi
Coordinates41.0344°N, 75.8206°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42079
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 19.2-point margin. 74.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.2%
D 40%

Winner: Republican by 19.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.6%
57% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+4.7%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density234/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access74.6%
Public Libraries16
Healthcare Facilities993
Restaurants769
Retail Stores1,145

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)30

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute42.4 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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