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Hickory, NC vs Matthews, NC

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Are people in Matthews older or younger than people in Hickory?
- The Median Age in Matthews is 1.2 years older than in Hickory.

Are housing costs cheaper in Matthews or Hickory?
- Matthews housing costs are 72.9% more expensive than Hickory housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Matthews or Hickory?
- The average commute for residents of Matthews is 8.4 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 Matthews?
Matthews NC can be found just south Charlotte known primarily for its notable downtown area boasting several art galleries and boutiques alongside restaurants offering a range international cuisine perfect for date night.

 Hickory, NCMatthews, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,417329,725,481
 Median Income$53,117  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$255,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%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 Matthews    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Matthews is a suburb of Charlotte. It's big advantage over Charlotte is that you are on the edge of the rural areas, and it is safer. Don't expect to save any on taxes  More

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Over 19 years ago

Is there segragation in  More

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