Hickory, NC vs La Marque, TX
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
La Marque
75.1
#502 nationally
La Marque leads in walk score (50 vs 28). Hickory leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 28.4 min). Hickory leads in crime level (11.2 vs 14.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hickory, NC | La Marque, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1056) | 75.1 (#502) |
| Population | 44,415 | 19,605 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,293 | $233,688 |
| Median Household Income | $58,251 | $61,403 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 14.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+38.0 | R+27.4 |
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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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75.1 Score
La Marque, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$233,688
Population
19,605
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
50
Southwest
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