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Hickory, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Hickory is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 652. Residents earn $94,844 per year, which is 26% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
652 Population 229/sq mi density
$94,844 Median Income $42,707 per capita
$188,500 Home Value $248,609 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$94,844 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$188,500 home value
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $94,844
26% higher than US avg
Home Value $188,500
33% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.6%
36% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.5%
64% lower than US avg

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

People

Population652
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density229/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans11.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$94,844
Per Capita$42,707
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$18,672M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$188,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$248,609
Housing Units245
Rent Burden24.6%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain41.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,244 ft (379 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.8%
Libraries14

Is Hickory a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hickory receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Hickory stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hickory is $94,844, 26% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hickory is $188,500, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

21.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Hickory experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches, including 31.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Hickory has a population of 652 with a density of 229 people per square mile. The median age is 41.4 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

652
Total Population
229
People / sq mi
41.4yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
2.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.6%
Female 56.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Hickory vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hickory vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hickory is $94,844, which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Hickory vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$94,844
26% above US avg
Per Capita Income$42,707
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
IRS Avg AGI$102,970

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.5%
64% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,697
County GDP$18,672M

Business (County)

Restaurants436
Healthcare711
Retail630
Manufacturing226

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,523
86% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.46%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.9 min
Drive Alone94.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Hickory is $188,500, 33% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $248,609.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$188,500
33% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$248,609

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden24.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.5%
Housing Units245
Median Year Built1965

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,523
86% above US avg
Effective Rate3.46%
Hickory has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.3 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.3 inches
9% above US avg
Snowfall31.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,244 ft (379 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²)
Population Density229/sq mi
Coordinates40.2957°N, 80.3051°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42125
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 21.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 25.5-point margin. 88.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.4%
D 36.9%

Winner: Republican by 25.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.6%
36% below US avg
High School+94.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density229/sq mi
Total Area2.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access88.8%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities711
Restaurants436
Retail Stores630

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.9 min
Drive Alone94.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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