At a Glance
Median Income
$49,125
$36,679 per capita
Home Value
$119,400
Zillow: $233,590
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How Hickory Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hickory Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hickory Hills a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hickory Hills residents earn a median household income of $49,125 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,679. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,474 business establishments, including 769 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hickory Hills is $119,400 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $233,590. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Education
14.6% of adults in Hickory Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 48.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population328
Median Age58.6 yrs
Density234/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born7.0%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,125
Per Capita$36,679
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$20,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$119,400
Rent
Ownership68.2%
Zillow$233,590
Housing Units369
Rent Burden27.7%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,192/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
Elevation1,417 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute42 min
Broadband74.6%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Hickory Hills was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 769 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.