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Laconia, NH vs Hickory, NC

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Are people in Hickory older or younger than people in Laconia?
- The Median Age in Hickory is 4.8 years younger than in Laconia.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hickory or Laconia?
- Hickory housing costs are 27.2% less expensive than Laconia housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hickory or Laconia?
- The average commute for residents of Hickory is 2.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Laconia.

Things to do in Laconia?
This charming town located in Belknap County in central New Hampshire has something for everyone from the large selection of restaurants, shops and entertainment venues in its downtown area to an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities such as hiking trails and lakefront beaches at Lake Winnipesaukee.

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.

 Laconia, NHHickory, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,831329,725,481
 Median Income$63,711  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$351,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.67  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Laconia    2 Reviews

I lived in Laconia NH for 24 years, born and raised. I left in 2016 because even pre pandemic the area was becoming weak from the drug epidemic, and, starting to re  More

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Friendly neighbors, plenty of restaurants, lakes, skiing, biking, hiking, canoeing and a dog park! The hospital is around the corner and there’s always a beautiful  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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