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Mason, OH vs Hickory, NC

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Hickory or Mason?
- Hickory housing costs are 35.6% less expensive than Mason housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hickory or Mason?
- The average commute for residents of Hickory is 4.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Mason.

Things to do in Mason?
Mason, OH lies just north of Cincinnati within Warren County boasting several public parks ideal for outdoor fun combined with excellent amenities like a great variety of shops and restaurants.

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.

 Mason, OHHickory, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,831329,725,481
 Median Income$110,833  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$396,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.75  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Mason    2 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

our schools are good and also there are many culver's in this place. additionally, i have not been murdered which is a  More

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Over 16 years ago

Mason, in Warren County, has grown to be a fine city, and looks to improve in the future. The city was recently rated as the Number One suburban city in the Tri-state  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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