Is Hickory, NC a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Hickory is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

Since last year, Hickory has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Hickory is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Hickory, NC

How much do homes in Hickory, NC cost?

Median Sold Price

$292,140

$176/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$13,062(+4.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Hickory have sold for 4.7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Hickory was $292,140 in October 2024, up 4.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $176.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $155K$142.2K
-8.2%
2 $179K$177K
-1.1%
3 $275.8K$284K
+3.0%
4 $410K$462.5K
+12.8%
5+ $530K$594.9K
+12.3%

Summary: Hickory housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 8.2%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 1.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 12.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 12.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Hickory Township
+5.9%
Hickory
+4.7%
Long View
+4.7%
Clines Township
+4.7%

Housing Supply in Hickory, NC

How many homes are available in Hickory, NC?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
365387+6.0%

Summary: The Hickory real estate market had 387 homes for sale in October 2024, a 6.0% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 65
-16.7%
2 6873
+7.4%
3 196202
+3.1%
4 6373
+15.9%
5+ 3234
+6.3%

Summary: The Hickory housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 16.7%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 7.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 15.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 6.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
6879+16.2%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

48 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

13 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

18 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Hickory, you may be able to get a good deal. 60.8% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 79 homes were sold or pending in Hickory in October 2024, up by 16.2% month-over-month. Of the 79 sold homes, 61% were sold under asking, 16% were sold at asking, and 23% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Hickory, NC

How long does it take to sell a home in Hickory, NC?

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
22 Days40 Days+79.4%

Summary: Homes in Hickory had an average of 40 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 79.4% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

52 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

13 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

13 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Hickory are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During October 2024, 79 homes were sold in Hickory; 66% of homes were sold within 30 days, 16% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 16% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 17 Days Ago

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