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Hickory, NC Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Diana P.

Starting a business in Hickory?

OK so I'm retired and Median household income is $63,361, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $975 for rent here. Homes are going for about $248,300 on average. Household incomes average around $63,361 ...

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Diana P.

Best neighborhoods in Hickory

So, We have two kids and Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. Median household income is $63,361, which feels about average for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 43,747 people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in...

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Lucy Alvarez

How is the nightlife in Hickory?

Hello, We have two kids and It's a a smaller city city with about 43,747 people. Household incomes average around $63,361 in Hickory. Poverty rate is 11.9%, which is around average. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Worth the trade-offs? Public tran...

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Lisa R.

Is Hickory worth it salary-wise?

Anyone else feel this way? Just moved here 5 months ago and The median home value here is around $248,300, which is actually reasonable. Homes are going for about $248,300 on average. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. ...

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Nicholas Gomez

Moving to Hickory -what should I know?

Hi all, There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Has anyone dealt with this?

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Lisa R.

Things Hickory needs to improve

First post here. Been living here since 2012. With a population of 43,747, Hickory is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 43,747 people. The weather takes some getting used to. What do you all think? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community i...

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Brielle Wright

Is Hickory still affordable?

So, We have two kids and Homes are going for about $248,300 on average. Rent is about $975/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Am I overthinking this?

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fresno_henry

Moving from Indianapolis to Hickory next month

Hi all, I work in insurance and The median home value here is around $248,300, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $975/month for a decent place. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Should I be concerned?

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Piper Ramirez

Worst things about Hickory nobody talks about

Been meaning to ask this. I've been here for 12 years and Homes are going for about $248,300 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 43,747 people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot in new de...

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Elijah Torres

Best neighborhoods in Hickory

Anyone else feel this way? Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. The city has invested a lot in new development. What do you all think? Thanks for reading. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be roug...

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Jace James

Best companies to work for in Hickory?

I grew up here but left for a while. Rent is about $975/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $975 for rent here. Poverty rate is 11.9%, which is around average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather ...

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fresno_henry

Starting a business in Hickory?

Anyone else feel this way? Born and raised here. Household incomes average around $63,361 in Hickory. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Has anyone dealt with this? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most ...

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local_stella65

Unpopular opinion about Hickory

Hello, Crime rate is something to consider -Hickory sits at 402.1 per 100K. Household incomes average around $63,361 in Hickory. It's a a smaller city city with about 43,747 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city,...

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Aaliyah

Working in Hickory -salaries realistic?

Random thought, Poverty rate is 11.9%, which is around average. Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $975 for rent here. The median home value here is around $248,300, which is actually reasonable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid....

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Jordan Mendoza

Career opportunities in Hickory, NC

I'm a college student here and You can expect to pay around $975 for rent here. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to. Am I overthinking this? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traff...

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Jace James

How much do you pay for rent in Hickory?

Curious what people think. I'm originally from Albuquerque and It's a a smaller city city with about 43,747 people. Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Am I overthinking this? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It'...

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Diana P.

Couple moving to Hickory from out of state

Hey folks, With a population of 43,747, Hickory is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Any advice would be great. Honestly, I...

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