Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Hickory

20

Properties

1,314

Total units

86/100

Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability

$1,063/mo

Census ACS 5-Year

🛡️ Safety

410 / 100k · 2024

FBI Crime Data Explorer

🚶 Getting around

Walk Score 58 · Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score

🎓 Schools

17 schools · 3 districts

NCES Common Core of Data

📊 Cost of living

$64,576 median income

Census ACS 5-Year

HUD Inspection Scoresavg 86/100(5 of 20 scored)

90+ (3)70–89 (1)<60 (1)No score (15)

20 properties on the map

Top-rated properties

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Your rights & resources

› How HUD & Section 8 housing works › Tenant rights in NC › Housing assistance & waitlists › Free legal aid (LawHelp)› Energy bill help (LIHEAP)

Eligibility & how to apply

North Carolina income limits (2026)North Carolina public housing authorities Section 8 waitlists in North Carolina

Helpful guides

How Section 8 Vouchers Work What Is Income-Based Housing?How to Apply for Affordable Housing Section 8 vs. LIHTC Understanding HUD Inspection Scores How Affordable Housing Waitlists Work

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