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Hickory, NC home prices and housing market

2 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$277K1-yr changeUp1.4%

The typical home value in Hickory, NC is $277K as of September 2026, up 1.4% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Hickory ZIP code, the median list price is $348K and homes spend a median of 68 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Hickory, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$277K
1-yr changeMedian across Hickory ZIPs
+1.4%
ZIP markets live3 tracked in Hickory
2
County
Catawba County

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12-month value trend

+1.4% over 12 months

Typical home value in Hickory over the last 12 months: $273K in Sep 2025 to $277K in Sep 2026 (+1.4%).

Sep 2025$273K

Sep 2026$277K

Median Zillow home value index across Hickory's ZIP codes.

Context

Hickory's typical home value is $276,943, up 1.4% over the past year as of September 2026. There are 326 homes for sale, and 106 new listings hit the market, so sellers face real competition. Homes are taking a median of 68 days to sell, which is enough time that pricing matters. The median list price is $347,613, noticeably above the typical value, and 23.3% of listings have taken a price cut. That gap suggests some sellers in Hickory are aiming high and adjusting later. For a homeowner deciding whether to sell, the market is stable but rewards realistic pricing from day one.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Hickory, NC?

Typical home value

$277K

Up1.4%YoY

Median list price

$348K

Days on market

68

Homes for sale

326

Price cuts

23.3%

New listings

106

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Hickory's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Hickory, NC home prices over time

Typical home values in Hickory, NC are up 1.4% over the past year, from $273K in September 2025 to $277K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Hickory, NC, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$276,943+1.4%
September 2025$273,190No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Hickory ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

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

Hickory, NC leans toward a buyer's market.

Homes are taking longer to sell and homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate.

Based on a median of 68 days on market and 23% of listings with a price cut in the typical Hickory ZIP code, and 106 new listings against 326 active listings across Hickory, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Hickory housing market forecast 2027

+1.8%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 2 Hickory ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 1.8% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Hickory rose 1.4%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Hickory?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Hickory shows typical home values rising 1.8% by September 2027, after a 1.4% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 2 Hickory ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Hickory?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 3 Hickory ZIP codes in total; the remaining 1 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Hickory, NC home prices.

How much is a home in Hickory worth?

The typical home value in Hickory is $276,943, up 1.4% over the past year as of September 2026.

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

Homes in Hickory spend a median of 68 days on the market as of September 2026.

Is Hickory a buyer's or seller's market?

There are 326 homes for sale as of September 2026, and 23.3% of listings have had a price cut, so sellers should price carefully rather than test the market.

Are home prices going up or down in Hickory, NC?

Typical home values in Hickory, NC are up 1.4% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

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