Hickory, NC vs Spring Valley, NY
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
Spring Valley
60.5
#1933 nationally
Spring Valley leads in walk score (51 vs 28). Hickory leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 26.2 min). Hickory leads in cost of living index (98 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hickory, NC | Spring Valley, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1056) | 60.5 (#1933) |
| Population | 44,415 | 32,969 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,293 | $888,313 |
| Median Household Income | $58,251 | $50,749 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+38.0 | R+11.8 |
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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D-
60.5 Score
Spring Valley, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$888,313
Population
32,969
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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