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Eldersburg, MD vs Hickory, NC

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Are people in Hickory older or younger than people in Eldersburg?
- The Median Age in Hickory is 3.0 years younger than in Eldersburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hickory or Eldersburg?
- Hickory housing costs are 45.6% less expensive than Eldersburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hickory or Eldersburg?
- The average commute for residents of Hickory is 16.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Eldersburg.

Things to do in Eldersburg?
Eldersburg, MD is an unincorporated community situated at the heart of Carroll County otherwise known as “The Crossroads” since it’s at the intersection between Maryland Routes 26 & 32! It's full of charming homes surrounded by rolling hills that attract weekenders from all over who come to take part in activities like mountain biking or fishing at Piney Run Park nearby!

Things to do in Hickory?
Hickory, North Carolina is located in Catawba county providing its citizens great recreational activities like Lake Hickory along with stores like Valley Hills Mall as well as dining spots near Concord Coffee Roasters.

 Eldersburg, MDHickory, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,831329,725,481
 Median Income$130,036  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$469,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time36.45  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Eldersburg    5 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Ive lived here most of my life and Im beyond over it. If your a caucasian, amateur, obsessed with overaccomplishment and materialism....You will fit right in. Im on a  More

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Over 13 years ago

Eldersburg and Sykesville Maryland are 2 cities whose names are fairly interchangeable. I've lived in many places all over MD and have to say that these are by far the  More

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Over 15 years ago

I comute 1 hour for work and these people are in a race to get everywhere. The majority of people are high strung and unstable. The cities all around are filled with  More

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Reviews for Hickory    8 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Hickory is has wonderful amenities such as the science museum, children's museum, aquarium, art museum, symphony orchestra, and great universities. Its not far from  More

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Over 3 years ago

Hickory is a nice place to live. There are great parks here. Glen Hilton is a beautiful park with lots of play structures and tall trees nice elevated walking path.  More

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Cons, No ethnic diversity"... How is that a "Con"? That means it has a rich traditional culture, where most people share a interest in the same  More

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