Rental GuideHickory, NC

Hickory rent data for:

Apartments for rent

Average Rent

$1,390

Year Over Year Change

11%

$148

Rentals available, last 30 days

Rent ranges for Hickory apartments

$3,001 - $3,001

$2,251 - $3,000

$1,501 - $2,250

$751 - $1,500

$0 - $750

$3,001 - $3,001

$2,251 - $3,000

$1,501 - $2,250

28%

$751 - $1,500

56%

$0 - $750

28%

56%

How has rent in Hickory, NC changed in the last two years?

The average rent in Hickory, NC, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $1,390, which is a 11.34% increase year-over-year.

The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Hickory, NC is about $900. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Hickory, NC is $1,155, and studios are about $675 per month.

See more Hickory, NC rent data on our rent research page.

What are the K-12 schools in Hickory, NC?

schools

15,678

students

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Who lives in Hickory, NC?

Gender

48% Male

52% Female

Age Range

0-19

26%

20-34

20%

35-44

11%

45-64

25%

65+

16%

Language

English

82%

Spanish

10%

Indo Euro

Asia Pac

Other

Education

No HS

11%

High School

44%

Bachelor's

32%

Master's

Prof Degree

Doctorate

What is the household breakdown in Hickory, NC?

Families

44% Families

56% Single

Property

44% Renters

56% Owners

Household Income

0-25k

26%

25-50k

24%

50-75k

15%

75-100k

11%

100-150k

11%

150k+

10%

How do residents get around Hickory, NC?

Hickory locals spend about 19 minutes commuting, and most drive to get to work. The best way to fly in or out of Hickory is through Charlotte Douglas International Airport, 48.67 miles away.

Walking

2/10

You’ll need another mode of transportation for getting around. Scooter, anyone?

Cycling

2/10

Heads up, bike lanes and cyclist-friendly streets aren’t common.

Driving

10/10

Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Scores for Hickory are calculated based on the proximity to and amount of infrastructure supporting each method of transportation.

What is the cost of living in Hickory, NC?

The overall cost of living in Hickory, NC is 6% lower than the national average, according to the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research. This is calculated by comparing several expenses, including food and basic necessities like energy and healthcare. When it comes to comparing these expenses to the rest of the country, in Hickory you can expect groceries to cost on par with the national average, and healthcare to cost less. Eggs run about $3.40 per carton, and milk $5.23. Regarding healthcare costs, a doctor’s visit could amount to $135.48 on average—but this will likely vary depending on several factors, including insurance and medical specialty.