Hickory, NC vs Punta Gorda, 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
Punta Gorda
74
#651 nationally
Punta Gorda leads in crime level (3.1 vs 11.2). Hickory leads in walk score (28 vs 14). Punta Gorda leads in median household income ($75,898 vs $58,251).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hickory, NC | Punta Gorda, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1056) | 74 (#651) |
| Population | 44,415 | 20,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,293 | $335,133 |
| Median Household Income | $58,251 | $75,898 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 14 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+38.0 | R+34.0 |
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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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74 Score
Punta Gorda, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$335,133
Population
20,227
Crime
Low
Walk Score
14
Southeast
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