Living in Hickory Valley, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hickory Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Hickory Valley has 126 residents with a median age of 56.3. The median household income is $33,229 (52% lower than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $105,700, the median rent is $679/month.
Hickory Valley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hickory Valley at a glance
- Population
- 126
- Median age
- 56.3State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $33,229State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $105,700State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $679/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 62%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.4%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Hickory Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 52% lower than the Tennessee median; unemployment of 28.4%; a poverty rate of 23.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Hickory Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hickory Valley the median home value is $105,700, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $679 per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,150 a month in housing costs.
Hickory Valley median household income
The median household income in Hickory Valley is $33,229 and the income per person is $25,743. 23.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in Hickory Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 88
- Owner-occupied
- 62%
- Renter-occupied
- 38%
- Vacant
- 10.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 1.59
Hickory Valley demographics
- Population
- 126
- Median age
- 56.3
- Under 18
- 8.7%
- 65 and older
- 34.1%
- Households
- 79
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 12.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hickory Valley ›
Education in Hickory Valley
16.4% of adults 25 and older in Hickory Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 10.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hickory Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 28.4%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 95.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.9%
Hickory Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Valley | 126 | $33,229 | $105,700 | $679 |
| Saulsbury | 304 | $46,346 | $103,400 | $679 |
| Grand Junction | 435 | $62,083 | $130,000 | $829 |
| Bolivar | 5,144 | $39,028 | $150,200 | $808 |
| Whiteville | 4,530 | $42,105 | $124,400 | $910 |
| Williston | 480 | $76,875 | $171,800 | $1,091 |
| Middleton | 743 | $36,250 | $122,100 | $754 |
| Somerville | 3,466 | $44,310 | $312,900 | $710 |
| Moscow | 768 | $51,250 | $147,800 | $794 |
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What is the median household income in Hickory Valley, TN?
The median household income in Hickory Valley is $33,229, 52% lower than the Tennessee median of $69,595 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hickory Valley?
The median home value in Hickory Valley is $105,700, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in Hickory Valley?
The median gross rent in Hickory Valley is $679 per month.
Is Hickory Valley, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 52% lower than the Tennessee median; unemployment of 28.4%; a poverty rate of 23.8%.
What is the median age in Hickory Valley?
The median age in Hickory Valley is 56.3 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in Hickory Valley?
The average commute to work in Hickory Valley is 26 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hickory Valley?
The unemployment rate in Hickory Valley is 28.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hickory Valley?
16.4% of adults in Hickory Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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