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Elizabethton, TN vs Hickory, NC

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Are people in Hickory older or younger than people in Elizabethton?
- The Median Age in Hickory is 1.3 years younger than in Elizabethton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hickory or Elizabethton?
- Hickory housing costs are 34.8% more expensive than Elizabethton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hickory or Elizabethton?
- The average commute for residents of Hickory is 1.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Elizabethton.

Things to do in Elizabethton?
Elizabethton, TN is an inviting town northeast of Johnson City full of amazing places to explore like Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area presenting its distinctive landscape or Doe River great for outdoor activities; their annual event Carter County Apple Festival brings people together with food and games every October.

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.

 Elizabethton, TNHickory, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,831329,725,481
 Median Income$39,927  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$189,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.88  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Elizabethton    2 Reviews

If you like hot humid weather all summer long, this is the place for you. The humidity level here is really high most of the year. Elizabethton is a pretty town, lots  More

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We stayed at a friend's home several times and can't wait to get back. I was never concerned for my safety, traffic is light, the people are friendly, the weather is  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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