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$85,000
10th Avenue Dr SW
Hickory, NC 28602
Land6.38 acres
Carolina Platinum Realty LLC
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Hickory, NC Housing Market
Leaning buyer's+0.3% YoY
Zillow, August 2026 · Refreshes monthlyRedfin, through May 2026 · No longer updatingFreddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 · Refreshes weekly
The typical home in Hickory, NC is worth $294,938, held roughly flat 0.3% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $355,000, +14.9% year over year (through May 2026). With 4.6 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 61 days, Hickory is a leaning buyer's. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $294,938 home is about $1,575/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Hickory, NC
Typical home value
$294,938
+0.3% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Typical asking rent
$1,531/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$355,000
+14.9% year over year
Redfin, through May 2026
Days on market
61
Slow-moving
Redfin, through May 2026
Active listings
251
4.6 months of supply
Redfin, through May 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$63,361
Home costs 4.7x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
97.4%
Selling below asking
Redfin, through May 2026
Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is Hickory a buyer's or seller's market?
Leaning buyer's4.6 months of supply61 days on market97.4% of asking
Hickory, NC is a leaning buyer's, based on 4.6 months of supply and homes selling in about 61 days. 4 to 5 months of supply is the neutral band: neither side holds a structural advantage, and outcomes turn on the individual property.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Hickory housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Hickory, NC. Redfin, through May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $355,000 |
| Median list price | $309,000 |
| Year-over-year price change | +14.9% |
| Median price per sq ft | $180/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 61 days |
| Active inventory | 251 listings |
| Months of supply | 4.6 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 97.4% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 55 |
| New listings (that month) | 81 |
| Listings with a price cut | 37.0% |
| Market condition | Leaning buyer's |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Hickory is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Hickory is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have Hickory home prices moved?
Over the last three years the median sale price in Hickory, NC rose 30.0%, from $273,000 to $355,000. The live Zillow value series has held roughly flat 0.3% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 37.0% of Hickory listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a high share, and the clearest sign that list prices were running ahead of what buyers would pay. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 4.6 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 97.4%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.
Redfin, through May 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Hickory?
Priced off the typical home value of $294,938 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $58,988 | $235,950 | $1,575/mo |
| 5% | $14,747 | $280,191 | $1,870/mo |
Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $1,575, that implies roughly $67,480 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Hickory earns $63,361, about $4,119 short of that threshold — the typical local household needs a larger down payment, a co-borrower, or a home below the typical home value to fit the 28% rule. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 4.7x — above the historical 3x norm but in line with much of the country in 2026.
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hickory?
Typical asking rent in Hickory, NC is $1,531/mo, against a typical home value of $294,938. That is a price-to-rent ratio of 16.1x, which means buying and renting land close enough together that the decision turns on how long you stay and your down payment. Compared head to head, 20% down puts principal and interest at $1,575 a month — $43 more than renting before taxes and insurance, so the ownership case here rests on equity and appreciation rather than monthly cash flow.
Zillow, August 2026 for both value and rent
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Is inventory rising or falling in Hickory?
Active listings in Hickory, NC went from 238 in May 2025 to 251 in May 2026, a +5.5% change. Inventory has been roughly flat, which usually keeps prices moving with rates rather than with local supply.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2025 | 234 | 101 |
| July 2025 | 221 | 95 |
| August 2025 | 245 | 96 |
| September 2025 | 271 | 92 |
| October 2025 | 277 | 84 |
| November 2025 | 279 | 59 |
| December 2025 | 245 | 54 |
| January 2026 | 253 | 64 |
| February 2026 | 236 | 67 |
| March 2026 | 237 | 76 |
| April 2026 | 250 | 105 |
| May 2026 | 251 | 81 |
Redfin, through May 2026
How does Hickory compare to North Carolina and the U.S.?
Hickory homes sell for $355,000 — 11% below the North Carolina median of $397,600. Against the national median of $410,700, Hickory runs 14% lower. Year-over-year, Hickory moved +14.9% against North Carolina's +2.1% — a bigger swing than the state as a whole.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory, NC | $355,000 | +14.9% | 61 days |
| North Carolina statewide | $397,600 | +2.1% | 52 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through May 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Hickory
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 4.6. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The share of listings cutting price, currently 37.0%. A listing that has already cut once is the one most likely to accept below asking.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $295 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $294,938 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median Hickory listing goes under contract in 61 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 97.4% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
- In the last published month Hickory added 81 new listings against 55 sales — more competition arriving than clearing, so early timing matters.
- Your equity moved +0.3% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Hickory varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Hickory
There are currently 251 homes listed for sale in Hickory, North Carolina. The median listing price is $309K. Featured listings range from $85,000 to $449,900.
$140,000
1050 3rd Street Dr NE
Hickory, NC 28601
3 bd2 ba1,056 sqft$133/ft²
House11,761 sqft lot
The Joan Killian Everett Company, LLC
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New Listing
35
$179,000
5670 Quailwood Dr
Hickory, NC 28601
3 bd2 ba1,248 sqft$143/ft²
House21,780 sqft lot
The Joan Killian Everett Company, LLC
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New Listing
29
$209,900
4515 Rudisill St
Hickory, NC 28602
3 bd1 ba916 sqft$229/ft²
House20,473 sqft lot
The Pinnacle Property Group NC
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New Listing
13
$215,000
1946 11th Ave NE
Hickory, NC 28601
2 bd1 ba912 sqft$236/ft²
House3,920 sqft lot
Nestlewood Realty, LLC
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New Build
14
$229,900
1298 18th St NE
Hickory, NC 28601
3 bd1 ba1,008 sqft$228/ft²
House17,293 sqft lot
Weichert, Realtors - Team Metro
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New Listing
37
$299,900
1951 19th Avenue Dr NE Unit 27
Hickory, NC 28601
3 bd2 ba1,558 sqft$192/ft²
House17,860 sqft lot
The Joan Killian Everett Company, LLC
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New Listing
21
$300,000
255 19th Ave SE
Hickory, NC 28602
4 bd3 ba1,586 sqft$189/ft²
House4,356 sqft lot
Yancey Realty, LLC
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New Listing
18
$325,000
3431 6th Street Dr NW
Hickory, NC 28601
Land1.65 acres
Lake Homes Realty LLC
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New Listing
35
$365,000
6591 George Hildebran School Rd
Hickory, NC 28602
3 bd2 ba1,560 sqft$234/ft²
House2.96 acres
Redbird Real Estate Group
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New Listing
39
$399,900
2200 6th St NW Unit 3A
Hickory, NC 28601
2 bd2 ba1,393 sqft$287/ft²
Condo
Beacon Ridge Realty
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New Listing
31
$449,900
570 29th Avenue Dr NW
Hickory, NC 28601
4 bd3 ba2,274 sqft$198/ft²
House24,829 sqft lot
EXP Realty LLC Mooresville
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Active listings
251
Homes on market
Median list price
$309K
Avg. days on market
61
Days until sale
New this week
81
Newly listed
Price drops:37.0%of listings
Sale-to-list:97.4%
How much do homes cost in Hickory by property type?
How the Hickory, NC market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through May 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $377,500 | $181/sq ft | 36 | 61 days |
| Condo / co-op | $205,000 | $202/sq ft | 5 | 85 days |
| Townhouse | $265,000 | $170/sq ft | 11 | 41 days |
Who lives in Hickory?
American Community Survey estimates for Hickory. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
43,747
Households
17,309
Median income
$63,361/yr
Median age
37.7 years
Owner-occupied
55.9%
Median home value
$248,300
Median gross rent
$975/mo
Mean commute
20.1 min
55.9% of occupied homes in Hickory are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $248,300 against Zillow's $294,938 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions. Census median gross rent (all leases, including long-held ones) is $975/mo, below Zillow's $1,531/mo asking rent on new leases — the difference is roughly what a mover pays over a stayer.
Which public schools serve Hickory?
17 schools tracked · 8,719 students
The largest public schools serving Hickory, NC by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Saint Stephens High
Grades 9-12 · 1,298 students
Hickory High
Grades 9-12 · 1,034 students
Mountain View Elementary
Grades K-6 · 713 students
Harry M Arndt Middle
Grades 7-8 · 628 students
Snow Creek Elementary
Grades PK-6 · 569 students
Clyde Campbell Elementary
Grades PK-6 · 501 students
Viewmont Elementary
Grades PK-5 · 489 students
Northview Middle
Grades 6-8 · 458 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Which cities are near Hickory, NC?
Ordered by distance from Hickory, not by size. Compare Hickory side by side with any of them.
Which ZIP codes are in Hickory?
These are the ZIP codes we see on active Hickory listings. Redfin did not publish a matching ZIP-level sale row for the same period, so we are not ranking them by price here — each ZIP page shows exactly what we hold for it.
Hickory housing market FAQ
Is Hickory a buyer's or seller's market?
Hickory, NC is currently a leaning buyer's. That read comes from 4.6 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 61 days, and sellers getting 97.4% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in Hickory?
The typical home in Hickory, NC is worth $294,938 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $355,000, about $180 per square foot.
Is Hickory cheaper than the rest of North Carolina?
Hickory's median sale price of $355,000 is 11% lower than the North Carolina statewide median of $397,600, and 14% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Hickory?
Homes in Hickory, NC spent a median of 61 days on market before going under contract, versus 52 days statewide. Over two months means buyers have time to inspect, compare and negotiate. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Hickory?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $294,938 home is about $1,575 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $67,480 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $63,361.
Are home prices rising in Hickory?
The typical home value in Hickory, NC held roughly flat 0.3% over the last 12 months, from $293,965 to $294,938 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Hickory?
Hickory ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in Hickory?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Hickory, NC is a leaning buyer's with 4.6 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%, and the price-to-rent ratio of 16.1x means buying and renting land close enough together that the decision turns on how long you stay and your down payment. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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