North Carolina Real Estate & Relocation Guide

Hickory, North Carolina

Population: 40,212

Located in Catawba County

Hickory, ranked by Reader's Digest as the 10th Best Place to raise a family, lies in the Foothills of NC, surrounded by picturesque views of several mountains and flanked by Lake Hickory, one of many Lake's on Catawba River. Located one hour from snow skiing, 4 hours from the ocean.

Sporting events with the Hickory Crawdads baseball team, golf courses and fishing spots are abundant around Hickory. Several lakes nearby including Lake Hickory, Lake Norman, Lake Rhodhiss, Henry River, and Lake Lookout are ideal for recreation. Racing is an option at Hickory Motor Speedway. Treat your tastebuds at Cafe Gouda, Charloais and German Schnitzel House.

Eduction is abounding in Hickory with three school systems in the public school arena as well as several private schools. High schools offer a program in which high school students can begin working toward a 2-year degree while still in high school. Hickory enjoys Lenoir Rhyne University with a beautiful campus and outstanding athletic facilities. Hickory provides learning opportunity through Lenoir Rhyne University, Catawba Valley Community College, Caldwell Community College and Western Piedmont Community College.

Excellent medical facilities such as Frye Regional Medical Center and Catawba Valley Medical Center are avaliable. Hickory's culturally rich facilities located at the SALT Block (Science, Arts, Literature Together) including our State of The Art Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Hickory Choral Society, and Science Center edify the community. Some additional cultural education organizations include Hickory Museum of Art, Hickory Community Theatre, Catawba Science Center, Hickory Choral Society, and the Western Piedmont Symphony Orchestra.

Hickory offers plenty of shopping centers including Valley Hills Mall, Catawba Furniture Mall, and Hickory Furniture Mall. Furniture, Textiles, Hosiery and Fiber Optic's have made the area an economic powerhouse. Some of Hickory's major employers are Target Distribution Center, Corning Cable, and Convergys.Stay updated with current events and new through the Hickory Daily Record, and Observer News Enterprise.

Community is important and a core part of Hickory's mentality. The Old Soldiers Reunion is held every August in honor of our war heroes. are street dances, beauty pageants, street vendors, and wreath placements, a softball tournament, a 5K run and many other exciting events in which the community can participate during the week. Experience the Oktoberfest in September with musical performaces,street vendors offering fabulous foods, crafts, etc...Great fun for all who attend. If you enjoy professional golf, you do not want to miss the Greater Hickory Classic. This event brings the big names in the senior PGA tour.