Living in Hickory (North Carolina)
Hickory (North Carolina) is a large place in North Carolina, United States, home to 40,374 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 4%, #466 of 12,111), low-income households (top 13%, #1,258 of 9,771), remote workers (top 33%, #2,346 of 7,271).
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- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 44 min and sets around 23:16; in late June it sets around 2:45.
How Hickory (North Carolina) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 35 | #9,370 of 11,898 | #205 of 324 | Map |
| Low-income household | 55 | #1,258 of 9,771 | #23 of 253 | Map |
| Low-income family | 47 | #3,495 of 8,006 | #72 of 199 | Map |
| Single parent | 46 | #3,829 of 6,237 | #77 of 124 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 58 | #5,514 of 9,474 | #74 of 256 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 52 | #6,720 of 9,474 | #87 of 256 | Map |
| Early retiree | 52 | #8,320 of 10,762 | #193 of 283 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 61 | #2,346 of 7,271 | #52 of 150 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 39 | #4,786 of 8,006 | #133 of 199 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 61 | #466 of 12,111 | #3 of 328 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 32 | #5,645 of 7,271 | #92 of 150 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 43 | #7,510 of 9,474 | #105 of 256 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 44 | #11,160 of 18,063 | #429 of 491 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 20 | #8,724 of 16,523 | #208 of 446 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 46 | #8,726 of 18,063 | #351 of 491 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 31 | #12,626 of 16,523 | #286 of 446 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 43 | #7,994 of 21,167 | #126 of 580 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #4,007 of 12,111 | #34 of 328 | Map |
| Coastal living | 60 | #4,817 of 6,413 | #103 of 157 | Map |
| Business owner | 36 | #7,877 of 12,111 | #160 of 328 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Saint Stephens 7 km
- Conover 11 km
- Newton (North Carolina) 13 km
- Sawmills 16 km
- Lenoir 27 km
- Lincolnton (North Carolina) 30 km
- Morganton 31 km
- Lake Norman of Catawba 38 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.