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Hickory, NC vs Elizabethton, TN

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Elizabethton or Hickory?
- Elizabethton housing costs are 25.8% less expensive than Hickory housing costs.

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

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.

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.

 Hickory, NCElizabethton, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,112329,725,481
 Median Income$53,117  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$255,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.76  Unlock26.38
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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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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