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Hickory, NC vs Star, ID

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Are people in Star older or younger than people in Hickory?
- The Median Age in Star is 1.6 years older than in Hickory.

Are housing costs cheaper in Star or Hickory?
- Star housing costs are 122.5% more expensive than Hickory housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Star or Hickory?
- The average commute for residents of Star is 8.5 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 Star?
Star, ID is a small rural town located in northern Idaho. It has a population of around 300 people and is situated about 20 miles southeast of Coeur d'Alene.

 Hickory, NCStar, IDUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,929329,725,481
 Median Income$53,117  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$255,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.5%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 Star    1 Reviews

I lived here for six months. I love this place. A perfect blend of rural and city. I have a 8-12 mile drive for most things, but anything and every this is here.   More

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