Hickory, NC vs Missouri City, TX
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
Missouri City
75.6
#439 nationally
Missouri City leads in crime level (3.9 vs 11.2). Missouri City leads in median household income ($97,211 vs $58,251). Hickory leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 31.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hickory, NC | Missouri City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1056) | 75.6 (#439) |
| Population | 44,415 | 76,773 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,293 | $336,838 |
| Median Household Income | $58,251 | $97,211 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 31.1 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 3.9 |
| 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+1.6 |
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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C
75.6 Score
Missouri City, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$336,838
Population
76,773
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
Southwest
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