Hickory, NC vs Springboro, OH

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

vs

Springboro

76.1

#386 nationally

Springboro leads in crime level (1.3 vs 11.2). Springboro leads in median household income ($113,182 vs $58,251). Hickory leads in walk score (28 vs 18).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Hickory, NC Springboro, OH
WhereAtHome Score 70.8 (#1056) 76.1 (#386)
Population 44,415 19,475
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $298,293 $436,137
Median Household Income $58,251 $113,182
Average Commute 19.6 min 25 min
Walk Score 28 18
Crime Level 11.2 1.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 98 108
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+38.0 R+31.5