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Hickory, NC vs Shelbyville, KY

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Are people in Shelbyville older or younger than people in Hickory?
- The Median Age in Shelbyville is 1.5 years younger than in Hickory.

Are housing costs cheaper in Shelbyville or Hickory?
- Shelbyville housing costs are 2.6% more expensive than Hickory housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Shelbyville or Hickory?
- The average commute for residents of Shelbyville is 4.1 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 Shelbyville?
Shelbyville is a small city situated between Louisville and Lexington full of historic sites like Oldana Church & Cemetery plus various outdoor attractions such as local equestrian trails ideal for horseback riding or camping while providing access to unique eateries throughout the area.

 Hickory, NCShelbyville, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock16,932329,725,481
 Median Income$53,117  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$255,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.9%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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