Livability Score

48
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Charlotte Murder Mystery Company
Theatre Arts
Hickory Grove Christian Stadium
Stadium
Reedy Creek Nature Center
Attraction
Carl J. McEwen Historic Village
Attraction
Food and Drink (2) F
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Cook Out
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
ABC Spirits
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Pollo Campero
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Vintner's Hill (Beer and Wine)
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Workout Anytime Mint Hill
Gym
Fitness Connection Eastside
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Delgado's Fuego
Health Food
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Lidi
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (2) F
Harrisburg Road Regional Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Albemarle Road Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Delta Creek Neighborhood Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Park on Wilgrove
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Reedy Creek Nature Preserve
Park
Reddman Park
Park
Cedarwood Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (2) F
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Target
Department Store
Walmart
Department Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
Albemarle at Sharon
Mall
Circle K
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Your Local Game Store
Toys
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Earp's
Convenience Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Lockwood (A+)

2. Elizabeth (A+)

3. Greenville (A+)

4. Druid Hills South (A+)

5. Wilmore (A+)

commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.9% take public transportation in Hickory Ridge.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Albemarle Road Park & Ride
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Eastland Community Transit Center
Bus Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.9% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Westover Hills (A+)

2. Fourth Ward (A+)

3. Capitol Drive (A+)

4. Biddleville (A+)

5. Collingwood (A+)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in Hickory Ridge is 99/100 - which is 6% higher than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Druid Hills South (A+)

2. Starmount Forest (A+)

3. Oak Forest (A+)

4. Enderly Park (A+)

5. Boulevard Homes (A+)

crime F

Hickory Ridge crime rates are 6,401 per 100k, which is 159% higher than North Carolina
Property Crime
5,226 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,175 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Hembstead (A+)

2. Wessex Square (A+)

3. Providence Plantation (A+)

4. Sharon Woods (A+)

5. Governor's Square (A+)

employment D

The median income in Hickory Ridge is $50,208 - which is 4% higher than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$50,208 F
Unemployment Rate
6.9% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Third Ward (A+)

2. Sardis Forest (A+)

3. Rain Tree (A+)

4. Seven Eagles (A+)

5. Whiteoak (A+)

health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Charlotte Fire Department Station 23
Fire Station
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department
Police
Morris Center for Dentistry
Dentist
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Mint Hill Medical Center
Hospital
Charlotte Fire Station #42
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Idlewild Station
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Police
Thompson Child & Family Focus Services
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Clinic
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department - Independence Division
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Chantilly (A+)

2. Cherry (A+)

3. Commonwealth (A+)

4. Cotswold (A+)

5. Dilworth (A+)

housing A+

Hickory Ridge home prices are $158,750 - which is 1% higher than North Carolina
Home Price
$158,750 C-
Home Appreciation Rate
25% A+
Home Affordability
3.2x (home price to income ratio) B+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Sardis Woods (A+)

2. Chantilly (A+)

3. Provincetowne (A+)

4. Harris-Houston (A+)

5. Henderson Circle (A+)

schools F

The Hickory Ridge graduation rate is 83% - which is 1% higher than North Carolina
School Test Scores
35% F
High School Grad. Rates
83% C-
Elementary Schools (1) F
J H Gunn Elementary
Northeast Middle
Hickory Grove Elementary
Hickory Grove Christian School
Faith Baptist Christian School
Albemarle Road Middle
Albemarle Road Elementary
Lebanon Road Elementary
Charlotte Choice Charter
Lawrence Orr Elementary
Albemarle Road Relief School
Intellicor International Academy
Charlotte Islamic Academy
Movement School Eastland
Idlewild Elementary
Reedy Creek Elementary
Our Lady Of The Assumption School
Devonshire Elementary
Piney Grove Elementary
Windsor Park Elementary
Northridge Middle
Cochrane Collegiate Academy
Winterfield Elementary
Joseph W Grier Academy
Crown Point Elementary
High Schools (0) F
Independence High
Hickory Grove Christian School
Faith Baptist Christian School
Intellicor International Academy
Charlotte Islamic Academy
Rocky River High
Commonwealth High
Cochrane Collegiate Academy
Cato Middle College High
Queen'S Grant Community School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Oxford Hunt (A+)

2. University City South (A+)

3. Providence Crossing (A+)

4. Providence Plantation (A+)

5. Provincetowne (A+)

ratings A+

Hickory Ridge has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Westchester (A+)

2. Cotswold (A+)

3. Oxford Hunt (A+)

4. Sardis Forest (A+)

5. Provincetowne (A+)

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Hickory Ridge Area Facts

  • Hickory Ridge has a Livability Score of 48/100, which is considered poor
  • Hickory Ridge crime rates are 55% higher than the Charlotte average
  • Cost of living in Hickory Ridge is 8% lower than the Charlotte average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Hickory Ridge? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Harrisburg Road Regional Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Albemarle Road Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Charlotte Murder Mystery Company
      Hickory Grove Christian Stadium
      Reedy Creek Nature Center
      Carl J. McEwen Historic Village

      Food & Drink

      Zaxby's
      Taco Bell
      Chick-fil-A
      Burger King
      Bojangles'
      Bojangles'
      KFC
      Taco Bell

      C+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Hickory Ridge? Of all people who commute, 0.9% take public transportation in Hickory Ridge.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Hickory Ridge? The cost of living in Hickory Ridge is 99/100 - which is 6% higher than North Carolina.
      Hickory Ridge
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      Charlotte
      108

      8% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Hickory Ridge? Hickory Ridge crime rates are 6,401, which are 159% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      6,401 per 100k people

      175% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 16

      175% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      5%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Hickory Ridge? The median income in Hickory Ridge is $50,208 which is 4% higher than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $50,2089% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $21,17829% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      48% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Hickory Ridge a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Ditesheim Cosmetic Surgery
      Hemby Children's Hospital
      Atrium Family Health Care
      FASTMED URGENT CARE
      Novant Health & Vascular Institute - Elizabeth (Cardio)
      Carolinas Medical Center
      Atrium Health Biddle Point
      Charlotte Orthopedic Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Cannon Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Le Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Walker’s Drug Store

      Doctors

      Novant Medical Group
      Dr. Resnik, MD
      Novant Medical Group
      ADD Office
      Dr. Sensenbrenner Primary Care
      Advanced Sports & Spine
      Priority Care
      Carolina Medical Associates

      A+ Housing

      What are Hickory Ridge home prices? Hickory Ridge home prices are $158,750 - which is 1% higher than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $158,75014% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,19126% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      60%

      6% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Hickory Ridge have good schools? The Hickory Ridge graduation rate is 83% - which is 1% higher than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      83%

      equal to the US average

      School test scores
      35%

      27% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Hickory Ridge a good place to live? Hickory Ridge has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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