Cornelius, NC 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.
Cornelius
71.7
#962 nationally
Hickory
70.8
#1056 nationally
Cornelius leads in crime level (2.8 vs 11.2). Cornelius leads in median household income ($107,969 vs $58,251). Hickory leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 25.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cornelius, NC | Hickory, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#962) | 70.8 (#1056) |
| Population | 33,139 | 44,415 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $528,679 | $298,293 |
| Median Household Income | $107,969 | $58,251 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 2.8 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+38.0 |
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71.7 Score
Cornelius, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$528,679
Population
33,139
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
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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