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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 Type1.40%
One Bedroom13.70%
Two Bedrooms37.10%
Three Bedrooms31.90%
Four Bedrooms12.90%
Five Bedrooms or more3%
As % of Housing Units
           

Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size2.39
Median year structure was built1969
Median Value of occupied units$125,000
Median Price asked for vacant units$99,600

Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size2.3
Median year structure was built1976
Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units$488

Owners Finance Status

Housing Finance
Second Mortgage & Equity Loan0.20%
Second Mortgage6.20%
Home Equity Loan14.70%
Simple Mortgage46.50%
Debt Free32.40%
As % of Housing Units
         
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs17.9%