As of 2012, Hickory's population is 40,010 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 2.02 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Hickory is $99,000. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.65 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Hickory's cost of living is 12.10% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Hickory public schools spend $4,587 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 14.6 students per teacher in Hickory. --------------------The unemployment rate in Hickory is 11.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Hickory jobs have Decreased by 2.25 percent.
Ranked #28 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
Ranked #254 2005 Best Places to Live
Ranked #268 Best Green Cities
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 |  --------------------Average Commute time is 20 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Hickory's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
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• Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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