Apopka, FL vs Hickory, NC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Apopka
65.6
#1620 nationally
Hickory
70.8
#1056 nationally
Hickory leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 32.1 min). Hickory leads in walk score (28 vs 18). Apopka leads in median household income ($87,394 vs $58,251).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apopka, FL | Hickory, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.6 (#1620) | 70.8 (#1056) |
| Population | 59,113 | 44,415 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $396,515 | $298,293 |
| Median Household Income | $87,394 | $58,251 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 11.8 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.6 | R+38.0 |
D
65.6 Score
Apopka, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$396,515
Population
59,113
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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70.8 Score
Hickory, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$298,293
Population
44,415
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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