Hickory, NC vs Pinellas Park, 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
Pinellas Park
72.9
#813 nationally
Pinellas Park leads in crime level (6.4 vs 11.2). Pinellas Park leads in walk score (40 vs 28). Hickory leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 23 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hickory, NC | Pinellas Park, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1056) | 72.9 (#813) |
| Population | 44,415 | 53,456 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,293 | $305,323 |
| Median Household Income | $58,251 | $62,306 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+38.0 | R+5.2 |
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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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72.9 Score
Pinellas Park, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$305,323
Population
53,456
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Southeast
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