Living in Hickory, NC vs. Detroit, MI - Compare Places

Hickory, NC has a population density of 63,530, which is 90% below Detroit, MI. The median age of 39 years is 11% above Detroit, MI and 2% above the national average.

Population

63,530

677,155

322,903,030

Median Age

39 Years

35 Years

38 Years

Age Distribution

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Baby Boomers (Age 50+)

40%

35%

38%

Gen X (Age 41-55)

9%

Millennials (Age 20-40)

26%

28%

27%

Gen Z (Age 0-19)

25%

28%

25%

Educational Attianment

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Master's degree

10%

7%

12%

Bachelor's degree

17%

9%

20%

Some college or associate's degree

32%

33%

28%

High school diploma or equivalent

28%

33%

27%

Less than high school diploma

13%

18%

13%

Race & Ethnicity

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White

74%

15%

73%

Asian

5%

2%

5%

Black

11%

79%

13%

Two or more races

2%

3%

Other Races

8%

3%

6%

Community

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Single

31%

55%

33%

Married

51%

26%

50%

Divorced

7%

6%

Widowed

11%

12%

11%

Hickory, NC has an unemployment rate of 9%, which is 34% below than the national unemployment rate of 5%. Detroit, MI has an unemployment rate of 17%, which is 65% below than the national unemployment rate of 5%.

Median Household Income

$48,538

$30,894

$62,843

Unemployment Rate

9%

17%

5%

Poverty Rate

15%

36%

14%

Income per capita

$27,230

$17,338

$33,831

Employment Industry

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Professional / Technical

3%

4%

7%

Healthcare

12%

17%

14%

Finance

3%

5%

Education

7%

6%

9%

Manufacturing

24%

15%

10%

IT Services

2%

Accommodation

9%

10%

7%

Wholesale

4%

2%

3%

Public Services

2%

4%

5%

Arts

2%

3%

2%

Other

10%

16%

14%

Household Income

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Less Than $10000

8%

19%

6%

$10000 > $14999

6%

8%

4%

$15000 > $24999

12%

14%

8%

$25000 > $34999

10%

13%

8%

$35000 > $49999

14%

12%

$50000 > $74999

19%

14%

17%

$75000 > $99999

12%

7%

12%

$100000 > $149999

10%

5%

15%

$150000 > $199999

3%

1%

6%

More Than $200000

3%

1%

7%

Hickory, NC has a crime index 158 above the national average, while Detroit, MI has a crime index that is 227 above the national average.

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

Total Crime Index

158

227

The homeownership rate in Hickory, NC is 61%, which is 4% below the national average. The homeownership rate in Detroit, MI is 47%, which is 26% below the national average.

Median Home Value

$178,906

$79,919

$280,600

Median Rent

$1,102

$951

$1,023

Average Household Size

2

3

2

Property Tax

$1,154

$1,429

$2,471

Home Type

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Single-Family

62%

66%

62%

Townhomes

4%

7%

6%

Small Apt. Buildings

10%

9%

8%

Apt. Complexes

18%

Mobile Homes

6%

0%

6%

Other

0%

Home Age

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2014 and Later

2%

2010 to 2013

2%

1%

3%

2000 to 2009

12%

3%

14%

1990 to 1999

16%

2%

14%

1980 to 1989

19%

2%

13%

1970 to 1979

19%

4%

15%

1960 to 1969

13%

7%

11%

1950 to 1959

9%

23%

10%

1940 to 1949

6%

24%

5%

1939 and earlier

6%

34%

13%

Home Rent by Bedroom

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Condo

$1,450

$850

1 Bedroom

$925

2 Bedroom

$1,045

$800

3 Bedroom

$1,275

$900

4 Bedroom

5 Bedroom or more

Home Value by Bedroom

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condo

$127,668

$234,541

1 Bedroom

$81,603

2 Bedroom

$115,920

$73,101

3 Bedroom

$187,027

$88,155

4 Bedroom

$297,795

$154,442

5 Bedroom or more

$377,614

$146,854

Occupancy Type

Home Owners

Hickory

61%

Detroit

47%

United State

63%

Home Renters

Hickory

39%

Detroit

53%

United State

36%

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Hickory, NC

Detroit, MI

United State

Hickory, NC has a median home value of $178,906, which is 55% above Detroit,MI and 36% above the national average of $280,600.Hickory, NC ’s median household income of $48,538 is $22% above the national average.

National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average

Cost of Living Index

312

258

212

Housing

301

201

200

Goods and Services

301

201

200

Hickory, NC has an average school rating of 5. Detroit, MI has an average school rating of 2. Hickory, NC has 29 total schools while Detroit, MI has 125 total schools

School Rating

2 /10 - 10 /10

1 /10 - 6 /10

Total Schools

29

125

School Ratings

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High Schools

3 /10 - 10 /10

1 /10 - 6 /10

Middle Schools

2 /10 - 8 /10

1 /10 - 4 /10

Elementary Schools

3 /10 - 10 /10

1 /10 - 6 /10

Commute to city center(Drive)

Commute to Nearest Park

3 hr 1 mins

Great Smoky Mountains Natl Pk

24 mins

Grand Teton Natl Pk

Commute to University

Commute to Nearest Park

3 hr 1 mins

Great Smoky Mountains Natl Pk

24 mins

Grand Teton Natl Pk

Commute to city center(Public Transit)