Hickory Grove is a small town of 541 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $56,250
and a 2.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is
3% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hickory Grove stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Hickory Grove is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hickory Grove city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 97.0
Hickory Grove's overall cost of living index is 97.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hickory Grove costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hickory Grove, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$118,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,042
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
85.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Hickory Grove's violent crime rate is 277.6 per 100,000 residents
— 27% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
277.6 /100k
Property Crime
1627.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hickory Grove is served primarily by York 01.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hickory Grove, SC
National Avg
School District
York 01
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hickory Grove sees average highs of 50.9°F in January
and 87.8°F in July,
with 45.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.9 inches of snow per year.
Hickory Grove's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hickory Grove roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $118,400 and median rent is $1,042/month.
Hickory Grove's violent crime rate is 277.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1627.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hickory Grove are operated by York 01.
The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 18.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hickory Grove, SC has a population of 541, a median household income of $56,250, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Hickory Grove averages 50.9°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.3 inches
with about 1.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hickory Grove, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29717.
The population of Hickory Grove, South Carolina is 541 with a median age of 44.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hickory Grove: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $118,400, median household income $56,250, crime index 75 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hickory Grove side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.