Hickory, NC vs Kiryas Joel, NY
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.
Hickory
70.8
#1056 nationally
Kiryas Joel
63.1
#436 nationally
Hickory leads in cost of living index (98 vs 150). Hickory leads in median household income ($58,251 vs $40,218). Hickory leads in walk score (28 vs 25).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hickory, NC | Kiryas Joel, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1056) | 63.1 (#436) |
| Population | 44,415 | 41,857 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,293 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $58,251 | $40,218 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 10.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+38.0 | R+8.4 |
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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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Kiryas Joel, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
41,857
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Median Income
$40,218
Northeast
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