At a Glance
Median Income
$94,844
$42,707 per capita
Home Value
$188,500
Zillow: $270,160
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Hickory Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hickory's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hickory a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hickory residents earn a median household income of $94,844 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,707. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,697 business establishments, including 436 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hickory is $188,500 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,160. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
21.6% of adults in Hickory hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hickory has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population652
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density229/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,844
Per Capita$42,707
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$18,672M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
Housing
A+
Home Value$188,500
Rent
Ownership83.5%
Zillow$270,160
Housing Units245
Rent Burden24.6%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,243/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,244 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Hickory was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.