Grand Prairie, TX vs Hickory, NC
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.
Grand Prairie
72
#934 nationally
Hickory
70.8
#1056 nationally
Grand Prairie leads in crime level (6.1 vs 11.2). Hickory leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 28.1 min). Grand Prairie leads in median household income ($76,626 vs $58,251).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Grand Prairie, TX | Hickory, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#934) | 70.8 (#1056) |
| Population | 202,134 | 44,415 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $317,295 | $298,293 |
| Median Household Income | $76,626 | $58,251 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+38.0 |
C-
72 Score
Grand Prairie, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$317,295
Population
202,134
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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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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