Hickory, NC vs La Vergne, TN
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
La Vergne
66.2
#1573 nationally
Hickory leads in walk score (28 vs 10). Hickory leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 30.8 min). La Vergne leads in median household income ($77,531 vs $58,251).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hickory, NC | La Vergne, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1056) | 66.2 (#1573) |
| Population | 44,415 | 39,597 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,293 | $348,444 |
| Median Household Income | $58,251 | $77,531 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 10 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 13.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+38.0 | R+21.8 |
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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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66.2 Score
La Vergne, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$348,444
Population
39,597
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
10
Southeast
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