Happy Valley, OR 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.
Happy Valley
66.9
#1485 nationally
Hickory
70.8
#1056 nationally
Happy Valley leads in crime level (3.8 vs 11.2). Happy Valley leads in median household income ($126,108 vs $58,251). Hickory leads in cost of living index (98 vs 153).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Happy Valley, OR | Hickory, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1485) | 70.8 (#1056) |
| Population | 28,409 | 44,415 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $686,520 | $298,293 |
| Median Household Income | $126,108 | $58,251 |
| Average Commute | 28 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 28 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 153 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | R+38.0 |
Data coverage note: Happy Valley is missing data for 1 metric that Hickory has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.9 Score
Happy Valley, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$686,520
Population
28,409
Crime
Low
Median Income
$126,108
Pacific
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C-
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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