City of Hickory, Catawba County's largest municipality. Voted one of the best and most affordable places to live in the USA by U.S. News & World Report.
Historically, Hickory has been associated with the furniture and textile industries, but the city has diversified its economy over the recent years. It has a mix of manufacturing, healthcare, education, and retail sectors. Hickory is known for its vibrant downtown area, which includes shopping, dining, and cultural attractions. The city is home to various parks, museums, and recreational facilities, contributing to its community-oriented atmosphere.
In recent years, Hickory has been voted as one of America's most affordable places to live, making it a popular destination for retirees and other home buyers looking for a new pace of life.
42,831 people live in Hickory, where the median age is 38.3 and the average individual income is $32,745. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Hickory, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Plant Based Boss, Center Street Eats, and Pelican's Snoballs.
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Dining | 1.13 miles | 25 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Dining | 1.69 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Dining · $ | 2.48 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Dining | 0.88 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Dining | 1.08 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Dining | 3.66 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Dining | 3.39 miles | 7 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
Dining · $$ | 3.63 miles | 116 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
Shopping | 1.31 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Active | 1.28 miles | 8 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
Active | 1.28 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 2.83 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 2.29 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 1.77 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 0.97 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 1.17 miles | 21 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 0.95 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 1.13 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Hickory has 17,363 households, with an average household size of 2.38. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Hickory do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 42,831 people call Hickory home. The population density is 1,392.18 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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