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Purcellville, VA vs Hickory, NC

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Are people in Hickory older or younger than people in Purcellville?
- The Median Age in Hickory is 3.0 years older than in Purcellville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hickory or Purcellville?
- Hickory housing costs are 66.1% less expensive than Purcellville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hickory or Purcellville?
- The average commute for residents of Hickory is 15.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Purcellville.

Things to do in Purcellville?
Purcellville is a town located within Loudoun County Virginia just outside Washington DC Metro Area providing all city amenities while being surrounded by scenic mountain ranges including Catoctin Mountains or Blue Ridge Mountains ideal for exploring nature or sightseeing activities amongst rolling hills filled with wineries & breweries.. With only 12 thousand residents it’s easy to feel welcomed by friendly locals & low crime rates when calling Purcellville home!

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.

 Purcellville, VAHickory, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,831329,725,481
 Median Income$140,536  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$753,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time35.27  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Purcellville    1 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Housing in this area is expensive, especially for being located so far away (> 15 min drive) from a major shopping  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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