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Hickory, NC vs Pickerington, OH

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Are people in Pickerington older or younger than people in Hickory?
- The Median Age in Pickerington is 2.1 years younger than in Hickory.

Are housing costs cheaper in Pickerington or Hickory?
- Pickerington housing costs are 42.1% more expensive than Hickory housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Pickerington or Hickory?
- The average commute for residents of Pickerington is 7.3 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 Pickerington?
Pickerington is a city located in Fairfield and Franklin Counties in Ohio. It has a population of just over 20,000 and is part of the Columbus metropolitan area. Pickerington has great access to both nature and urban amenities due to its location in central Ohio – visitors can explore parks such as Victory Park or visit downtown Columbus for entertainment and dining options. Furthermore, there are many recreational activities available ranging from fishing spots to sports complexes.

 Hickory, NCPickerington, OHUnited States
 Population  Unlock22,682329,725,481
 Median Income$53,117  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$255,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.6%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 Pickerington    4 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Pickerington gets about the same weather as Columbus Ohio but most of the severe weather in the summer goes north of Columbus so Pickerington gets mostly rain.  More

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Over 14 years ago

Being a suburb of one of America's biggest cities has its perks. We reap all the cultural benefits without all the urban disadvantages. Pickerngton is a smallish,  More

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Over 18 years ago

Pickerington offers excellent educational opportunities families. Although the school district is growing tremendously, it still has a small town  More

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