Hickory, NC
Metro area in North Carolina · Updated Jan 2026
12-Month Forecast ↑ +2.1%
Median Home Value
$258,539
↑ +0.7%
Year-over-year
Median Rent
$1,422/mo
↑ +4.0%
Year-over-year
Rental Yield
6.6%
Excellent for investors
5-Year Appreciation
+41.4%
Income Needed to Buy
$63,257
20% down, 30% DTI max
Active Listings
1,277
For-sale inventory
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.2
Neutral market
Price Forecast
1 Month
↑ +0.3%
3 Months
↑ +0.8%
12 Months
↑ +2.1%