Hickory, NC vs Riviera Beach, 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

vs

Riviera Beach

62.6

#1843 nationally

Hickory leads in crime level (11.2 vs 25.8). Hickory leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 24.4 min). Riviera Beach leads in walk score (32 vs 28).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Hickory, NC Riviera Beach, FL
WhereAtHome Score 70.8 (#1056) 62.6 (#1843)
Population 44,415 38,663
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $298,293 $412,283
Median Household Income $58,251 $57,851
Average Commute 19.6 min 24.4 min
Walk Score 28 32
Crime Level 11.2 25.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 98 110
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+38.0 D+0.8