Hickory, NC vs Maitland, FL
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
Maitland
69.6
#1186 nationally
Maitland leads in crime level (3.4 vs 11.2). Maitland leads in median household income ($89,871 vs $58,251). Hickory leads in cost of living index (98 vs 134).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hickory, NC | Maitland, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1056) | 69.6 (#1186) |
| Population | 44,415 | 19,215 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,293 | $479,666 |
| Median Household Income | $58,251 | $89,871 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 22.6 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 134 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+38.0 | D+13.6 |
Data coverage note: Maitland is missing data for 1 metric that Hickory has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D+
69.6 Score
Maitland, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$479,666
Population
19,215
Crime
Low
Median Income
$89,871
Southeast
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