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Shelbyville, KY vs Hickory, NC

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Are people in Hickory older or younger than people in Shelbyville?
- The Median Age in Hickory is 1.5 years older than in Shelbyville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hickory or Shelbyville?
- Hickory housing costs are 2.6% less expensive than Shelbyville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hickory or Shelbyville?
- The average commute for residents of Hickory is 4.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Shelbyville.

Things to do in Shelbyville?
Shelbyville is a small city situated between Louisville and Lexington full of historic sites like Oldana Church & Cemetery plus various outdoor attractions such as local equestrian trails ideal for horseback riding or camping while providing access to unique eateries throughout the area.

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.

 Shelbyville, KYHickory, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,831329,725,481
 Median Income$70,751  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$262,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.82  Unlock26.38
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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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