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Kings Mountain, NC vs Hickory, NC

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Are people in Hickory older or younger than people in Kings Mountain?
- The Median Age in Hickory is 3.1 years younger than in Kings Mountain.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hickory or Kings Mountain?
- Hickory housing costs are 26.4% more expensive than Kings Mountain housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hickory or Kings Mountain?
- The average commute for residents of Hickory is 3.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Kings Mountain.

Things to do in Kings Mountain?
Kings Mountain is a small town located near Cleveland and Gaston Counties in North Carolina boasting close to 8 thousand residents. Here you’ll find no shortage of outdoor activities - enjoy bird watching on one of many trails or take advantage of great opportunities for canoeing and kayaking along the Catawba River; plus within its historical downtown district, there’s plenty of shops and restaurants to visit as well!

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.

 Kings Mountain, NCHickory, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,831329,725,481
 Median Income$42,336  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$202,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.38  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Kings Mountain    2 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

I'm 22 now and I've been here my entire life. I truly despise living here now and would not recommend it to anyone, although the country areas and the historical Kings  More

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Over 14 years ago

Beautiful Small Town Near the Appalachian  More

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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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