Is Hickory, North Carolina Right for You? Unveiling the Pros and Cons

Living in Hickory, North Carolina in 2023, may or may not be for you. Watch this video to find out the pros and cons of living in Hickory, North Carolina to decide if you will call Hickory, North Carolina home for you and your family.
0:00 Introduction
0:32 Pro #1 Natural Beauty
0:52 Pro #2 Affordability
1:12 Pro #3 Strong Sense of Community
1:33 Pro #4 Quality Education
2:21 Pro #5 Centrally Located
2:49 Con #1 Limited Job Market
3:13 Con #2 Limited Nightlife
3:35 Con #3 Hot and Humid Summers
3:57 Con #4 Limited Public Transportation Options
4:53 Con #5 Limited Cultural Diversity
5:14 Conclusion
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[@skylarsartnphotography3450]

Im torn between Hickory and Morganton. I need to visit and spend some extra time in each town. Thank you for sharing this 😊

[@LivinginHickory]

Thank you for your comment! Contact me when you are planning to visit and weigh the pros and cons together.

[@miltonmagik]

Hello, I'm an artist and musician. I was considering visiting some cities in the USA to connect with other musicians. How's the local music scene in Hickory? Do you recommend going somewhere else? thank you!

[@jamiecrouch9069]

Limited night life lived here in hickory for 48 year's and unless you considered making laps around Walmart parking lot a night out yea its Limited as too 20 years ago when we had 4 of the biggest nightclub in the area. Hickory city forced them out

[@LivinginHickory]

Thank you for your comment! It is definitely a con for our area 😔.

[@joshuawattles5096]

Proximity? Closest metropolitan area is Charlotte at a little over an hour away

[@LivinginHickory]

@@joshuawattles5096 Thank you for your comment! Yes, Charlotte is about an hour drive. The mountains are about an hour as well. You can also get to the beach (coast) within about 3 hours.

[@joshuawattles5096]

@@LivinginHickory Do you deal with rentals?

[@LivinginHickory]

@@joshuawattles5096 In this area, most rental inventory is with our local property management companies. I do not have any rentals available personally, but I can help locate one if interested. Contact me via email at [e-mail] and I’ll be happy to assist you.

[@carolynoswald6760]

Whats a nice area for retirees. ?

[@LivinginHickory]

Thank you for watching my videos and for your comment. Hickory is a great place for retirees. There are retirement communities throughout town and activities geared toward retirees. Contact me if you are interested in viewing the communities.

[@FlyingCircusAct]

How’s the crime rate in Hickory?

[@LivinginHickory]

Thank you for your question. I would advise to use the Internet to research the statistics to get the information you are requesting. You could start here: www.city-data.com/crime/crime-Hickory-North-Carolina.html

[@tinaworrell6818]

Don't they have Uber and Lyft?

[@LivinginHickory]

@@tinaworrell6818 yes, we have Uber and I also believe we have Lyft. If you have the apps, you should be able to put in an address to see who’s in the area for service.

[@anthonycook403]

​@@LivinginHickory😊

[@JoeDirt-ix3qz]

Hickory is FULL, PLEASE STAY AWAY.....

[@HappyBeeTV-BeeHappy]

$7000 a month for food? That's not cheap.

[@LivinginHickory]

Thank you for your comment. The amount that you spend on food would vary depending on your family. $7,000 would be a lot!

[@jballs1118]

Great video. Is Hickory good for a retired couple ?

[@LivinginHickory]

Hickory continues to make the top of the list for more affordable places to live. Therefore, it’s a great place for retirees or those on fixed incomes. Thank you for your comment!