Livability Score

49
/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
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Reedy Creek Nature Center
Attraction
Hickory Grove Christian Stadium
Stadium
Charlotte Museum of History
Museum
Charlotte Murder Mystery Company
Theatre Arts
Hodges Family Farm
Attraction
AMF University Lanes
Bowling Alley
Phil Hughston Memorial Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (1) F
Wendy's
Fast Food
Pollo Campero
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
ABC Spirits
Alcohol
Cook Out
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Captain D's
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Cocos Locos
Fast Food
ABC Spirits
Alcohol
Wendy's
Fast Food
Boston Market
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Fitness Connection Eastside
Gym
Life Time
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Delgado's Fuego
Health Food
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Asian Market
Grocery Store
Lupitas Carniceria y Tortilleria
Butcher
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
International Supermarket
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Atlantic Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Giant Penny
Grocery Store
US Foods
Grocery Store
Compare Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (1) F
Delta Creek Neighborhood Park
Park
Devonshire Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Reedy Creek Nature Preserve
Park
Julian Underwood Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unity Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Reedy Creek Regional Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Harrisburg Road Regional Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Briarwood Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Methodist Home Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Eastway Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Kilborne Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (0) F
Circle K
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Salon Royal
Hairdresser
Xclusive Kutz
Hairdresser
Rickky's Fashion
Clothing
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Emani Beauty Services
Beauty
Walmart
Department Store
Citi Trends
Clothing
Unknown Name
Mall
Target
Department Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Roses
Discount Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Quick Shop Charlotte
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Tenneh's African Braiding Salon
Hairdresser
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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, 1.4% take public transportation in Hickory Grove.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Albemarle Road Park & Ride
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Old Concord Road
Transit Station
Eastland Community Transit Center
Bus Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Central & Norland
Bus Stop
Central & Norland
Bus Stop
Tom Hunter
Transit Station
University City Boulevard
Transit Station
Tryon St & Periwinkle Hill
Bus Stop
Sugar Creek
Transit Station
University City @ Town Center Plaza
Bus Stop
University City @ Town Center Plaza
Bus Stop
Bamboo Street & Wilshire Place
Bus Stop
Central Ave & Briar Creek Rd
Bus Stop
Central Ave & Briar Creek Rd
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.4% 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 Grove is 99/100 - which is 6% higher than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
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 Grove crime rates are 3,532 per 100k, which is 43% higher than North Carolina
Property Crime
2,972 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
560 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 C

The median income in Hickory Grove is $61,890 - which is 28% higher than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$61,890 C-
Unemployment Rate
5.3% 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 (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Charlotte Fire Department Station 23
Fire Station
Charlotte Fire Department Station 34
Fire Station
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department
Police
Charlotte Fire Department Station #15
Fire Station
Winning Smiles Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Dentist
Unknown Name
Clinic
Charlotte Fire Station #42
Fire Station
Le's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Atrium Health NorthPark
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Le Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Police
Dental Works
Dentist
Unknown Name
Fire Station
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 Grove home prices are $172,550 - which is 10% higher than North Carolina
Home Price
$172,550 C+
Home Appreciation Rate
15% A
Home Affordability
2.8x (home price to income ratio) A-
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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 Grove graduation rate is 84% - which is 3% higher than North Carolina
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
84% C
Elementary Schools (0) F
Charlotte Choice Charter
Devonshire Elementary
Northridge Middle
Hickory Grove Elementary
Cochrane Collegiate Academy
Hickory Grove Christian School
Lawrence Orr Elementary
Charlotte Islamic Academy
Intellicor International Academy
Joseph W Grier Academy
Our Lady Of The Assumption School
Briarwood Elementary
Windsor Park Elementary
Kipp Charlotte
Albemarle Road Relief School
Reedy Creek Elementary
Movement School Eastland
Uproar Leadership Academy
Newell Elementary
Vaughan Academy Of Technology
J H Gunn Elementary
Albemarle Road Middle
Albemarle Road Elementary
Martin Luther King Jr Middle
Winterfield Elementary
High Schools (0) F
Cochrane Collegiate Academy
Hickory Grove Christian School
Cato Middle College High
Charlotte Islamic Academy
Intellicor International Academy
Commonwealth High
Garinger High
Independence High
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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 D-

Hickory Grove has an overall rating of 50% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes D-
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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 Grove Area Facts

  • Hickory Grove has a Livability Score of 49/100, which is considered poor
  • Hickory Grove crime rates are 14% lower than the Charlotte average
  • Cost of living in Hickory Grove is 8% lower than the Charlotte average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Delta Creek Neighborhood Park
      Devonshire Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Reedy Creek Nature Preserve
      Julian Underwood Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Reedy Creek Nature Center
      Hickory Grove Christian Stadium
      Charlotte Museum of History
      Charlotte Murder Mystery Company
      Hodges Family Farm
      AMF University Lanes
      Phil Hughston Memorial Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's
      Pollo Campero
      Hardee's
      Bojangles'
      Burger King
      McDonald's
      Zaxby's
      Taco Bell

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Hickory Grove? Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Hickory Grove.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Hickory Grove? The cost of living in Hickory Grove is 99/100 - which is 6% higher than North Carolina.
      Hickory Grove
      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 Grove? Hickory Grove crime rates are 3,532, which are 43% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      3,532 per 100k people

      52% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 29

      52% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      5%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Hickory Grove? The median income in Hickory Grove is $61,890 which is 28% higher than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $61,89012% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $30,6863% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      13% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Hickory Grove 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 Grove home prices? Hickory Grove home prices are $172,550 - which is 10% higher than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $172,5507% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,05611% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      64%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Hickory Grove have good schools? The Hickory Grove graduation rate is 84% - which is 3% higher than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      D- User Ratings

      Is Hickory Grove a good place to live? Hickory Grove has an overall rating of 50% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      50%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      50%

      1 total surveys

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