Living in Hickory Creek, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hickory Creek · Census data 2020–2024
Hickory Creek has 5,611 residents with a median age of 39.5. The median household income is $148,852 (90% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $507,200, the median rent is $2,192/month.
Hickory Creek at a glance
- Population
- 5,611
- Median age
- 39.5State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $148,852State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $507,200State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $2,192/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 79.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.6%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Hickory Creek a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 90% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 2.6%.
Cons: Home values 79% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Hickory Creek
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hickory Creek the median home value is $507,200, 52% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,192 per month, which is 18.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,032 a month in housing costs.
Hickory Creek median household income
The median household income in Hickory Creek is $148,852 and the income per person is $60,581. 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Hickory Creek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,036
- Owner-occupied
- 79.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.3%
- Vacant
- 4.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2008
- Average household size
- 2.90
Hickory Creek demographics
- Population
- 5,611
- Median age
- 39.5
- Under 18
- 14.6%
- 65 and older
- 11.5%
- Households
- 1,936
- Foreign-born
- 10.3%
- Veterans
- 11%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hickory Creek ›
Education in Hickory Creek
47.6% of adults 25 and older in Hickory Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 9.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hickory Creek
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 17.3%
- Drive alone
- 72.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97%
Hickory Creek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Creek | 5,611 | $148,852 | $507,200 | $2,192 |
| Lake Dallas | 7,822 | $76,879 | $269,000 | $1,519 |
| Highland Village | 16,101 | $159,828 | $550,000 | $2,429 |
| Corinth | 23,385 | $120,580 | $375,600 | $1,891 |
| Lakewood Village | 627 | $152,000 | $522,200 | — |
| Copper Canyon | 2,514 | $155,625 | $744,300 | $1,950 |
| Shady Shores | 2,922 | $159,375 | $492,300 | $1,399 |
| Oak Point | 5,887 | $126,290 | $395,900 | $2,227 |
| Lantana | 12,766 | $199,489 | $587,500 | $3,458 |
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What is the median household income in Hickory Creek, TX?
The median household income in Hickory Creek is $148,852, 90% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hickory Creek?
The median home value in Hickory Creek is $507,200, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Hickory Creek?
The median gross rent in Hickory Creek is $2,192 per month, about 18.7% of household income.
Is Hickory Creek, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 90% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 2.6%. Minuses: home values 79% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Hickory Creek?
The median age in Hickory Creek is 39.5 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Hickory Creek?
The average commute to work in Hickory Creek is 27 minutes; 17.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hickory Creek?
The unemployment rate in Hickory Creek is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hickory Creek?
47.6% of adults in Hickory Creek 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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