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Hickory, NC vs Portsmouth, OH

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Are people in Portsmouth older or younger than people in Hickory?
- The Median Age in Portsmouth is 1.8 years younger than in Hickory.

Are housing costs cheaper in Portsmouth or Hickory?
- Portsmouth housing costs are 68.3% less expensive than Hickory housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Portsmouth or Hickory?
- The average commute for residents of Portsmouth is 3.9 minutes shorter 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 Portsmouth?
Portsmouth, OH is an attractive town south of Scioto County home to numerous wonderful sights including Shawnee State Park displaying tranquil grounds and gardens or U.S. Grant Birthplace ideal for picnicking; they organize vibrant events like International Street Fair each June.

 Hickory, NCPortsmouth, OHUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,369329,725,481
 Median Income$53,117  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$255,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.5%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 Portsmouth    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Portsmouth is a poor town. However, Shawnee State University is located there--a good place to get a highly-affordable college education. The people there are very  More

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