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Hickory, NC vs Sanford, NC

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Are people in Sanford older or younger than people in Hickory?
- The Median Age in Sanford is 3.8 years younger than in Hickory.

Are housing costs cheaper in Sanford or Hickory?
- Sanford housing costs are 2.4% more expensive than Hickory housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Sanford or Hickory?
- The average commute for residents of Sanford is 2.9 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 Sanford?
Sanford, NC is a small town located in Lee County that offers its citizens a unique mix of urban amenities and rural settings. Residents have access to a variety of activities such as biking, fishing, hiking, and camping.

 Hickory, NCSanford, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,024329,725,481
 Median Income$53,117  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$255,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.4%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 Sanford    1 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

It's pretty affordable and safe place to live. I do not yet have school aged children but I understand the education is not the best here. But it is nice, quiet,  More

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