Hickory, NC Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 16,715 housing units in Hickory.
This represents a 31.6% growth from 12,701 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 16,616 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 99 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Hickory is about 55.1%.
Hickory's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 7.5%.
Average household size is 2.35 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Hickory were built after 1973.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 1.40% |
| One Bedroom | 13.70% |
| Two Bedrooms | 37.10% |
| Three Bedrooms | 31.90% |
| Four Bedrooms | 12.90% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 3% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.39 |
| Median year structure was built | 1969 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $125,000 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $99,600 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.3 |
| Median year structure was built | 1976 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $488 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.20% |
| Second Mortgage | 6.20% |
| Home Equity Loan | 14.70% |
| Simple Mortgage | 46.50% |
| Debt Free | 32.40% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 17.9% |
