Population
Hickory
142
Williston
490
Median Income
Hickory
$70,625
Williston
$73,750
Home Value
Hickory
$153,100
Williston
$162,500
Rent
Hickory
N/A
Williston
$1,118
Crime Rate
Hickory
N/A
Williston
N/A
Cost of Living
Hickory
97.7
Williston
105.3
Avg Temp
Hickory
N/A
Williston
N/A
Unemployment
Hickory
5.6%
Williston
12.9%
How Similar Are Hickory & Williston?
Williston is Hickory's #21 most similar city
4 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Hickory
142
Williston
490
Williston (490) is about 3.5x larger than Hickory (142).
Political Leaning
Hickory
79.7%
Williston
70.7%
Both cities lean Republican, but Hickory has a stronger Republican lean (11% difference).
Unemployment
Hickory
5.6%
Williston
12.9%
Williston's unemployment is significantly higher than Hickory's — 56% difference.
Median Income
Hickory
$70,625
Williston
$73,750
Both cities have similar median income — just a 4% difference.
Home Values
Hickory
$153,100
Williston
$162,500
Both cities have similar home values — just a 6% difference.
Education
Hickory
8.4%
Williston
7.1%
Hickory has a 16% higher education than Williston.
Demographics
Hickory
52.1%
Williston
56.9%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 8% difference.
Cost of Living
Hickory
97.7
Williston
105.3
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 7% difference.
4 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Hickory and Williston share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Hickory
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Williston
Cost of Living & Affordability — Hickory leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDHickory has a fair market rent (1br) of $758 vs $1,154 in Williston (34% lower). Hickory has a fair market rent (2br) of $994 vs $1,274 in Williston (22% lower). Hickory scores 84.3 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 99.0 in Williston.
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Housing Market — Williston leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSHickory has a median property tax of N/A vs $352 in Williston (189394039% lower). Williston has a vacancy rate of 5.0% compared to 8.3% in Hickory. Williston has a median home value of $162,500 vs $153,100 in Hickory (6% higher).
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Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy — Williston leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWilliston has a work from home of 6.5% compared to 1.6% in Hickory. Williston: 232 vs Hickory: 71 for labor force. Hickory has a unemployment rate of 5.6% compared to 12.9% in Williston.
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Private Sector
Government Sector
Crime & Safety
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Robbery Rate (per 1K)
Assault Rate (per 1K)
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauWilliston has a high school diploma or higher of 43.5% compared to 33.1% in Hickory. Hickory has a bachelor's degree or higher of 8.4% compared to 7.1% in Williston.
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Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWilliston has a population of 490, about 3.5x the size of Hickory (142). Hickory skews younger with a median age of 26.3 vs 45.4.
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Hickory
Williston
Healthcare — Hickory leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareHickory: 4.5 vs Williston: 2.0 for avg cms rating (out of 5). Hickory: 4 vs Williston: 3 for with emergency services.
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Avg CMS Rating (out of 5)
With Emergency Services
Transportation & Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWilliston has a work from home of 6.5% compared to 1.6% in Hickory. Hickory has a drive alone of 87.1% compared to 81.6% in Williston.
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Airports
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