Cities with the most expensive homes in the Hickory metro area

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January 27, 2026
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Cities with the most expensive homes in the Hickory metro area

Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, plays a huge role for buyers.

The typical home value in the United States was $359,078 in December, 0.1% higher than the year before.

High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of January 15, the sits at 6.06%.

Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value.

compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in the Hickory metro area using data from . Charts show the monthly typical home value since January 2018. All 25 cities and towns with data available were included in the list.

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#25. Brookford, NC

- Typical home value: $148,784
- 1-year price change: +0.1%
- 5-year price change: +54.7%

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#24. Collettsville, NC

- Typical home value: $150,674
- 1-year price change: -5.6%
- 5-year price change: +39.6%

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#23. Rhodhiss, NC

- Typical home value: $156,041
- 1-year price change: +0.7%
- 5-year price change: +39.4%

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#22. Longview, NC

- Typical home value: $181,949
- 1-year price change: +1.7%
- 5-year price change: +52.7%

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#21. Lenoir, NC

- Typical home value: $204,144
- 1-year price change: -3.3%
- 5-year price change: +38.6%

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#20. Gamewell, NC

- Typical home value: $205,059
- 1-year price change: -3.8%
- 5-year price change: +45.6%

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#19. Icard, NC

- Typical home value: $210,190
- 1-year price change: +0.2%
- 5-year price change: +42.3%

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#18. Sawmills, NC

- Typical home value: $220,850
- 1-year price change: -1.4%
- 5-year price change: +35.6%

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#17. Cajahs Mountain, NC

- Typical home value: $232,395
- 1-year price change: -3.3%
- 5-year price change: +40.3%

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#16. Valdese, NC

- Typical home value: $241,006
- 1-year price change: +2.1%
- 5-year price change: +44.8%

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#15. Hiddenite, NC

- Typical home value: $243,295
- 1-year price change: +3.6%
- 5-year price change: +38.5%

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#14. Claremont, NC

- Typical home value: $246,002
- 1-year price change: +1.0%
- 5-year price change: +48.1%

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#13. Morganton, NC

- Typical home value: $247,783
- 1-year price change: +0.1%
- 5-year price change: +40.1%

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#12. Newton, NC

- Typical home value: $248,400
- 1-year price change: +0.8%
- 5-year price change: +47.2%

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#11. Taylorsville, NC

- Typical home value: $248,706
- 1-year price change: +6.0%
- 5-year price change: +41.9%

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#10. Hudson, NC

- Typical home value: $250,242
- 1-year price change: -1.3%
- 5-year price change: +38.7%

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#9. Granite Falls, NC

- Typical home value: $260,483
- 1-year price change: -1.7%
- 5-year price change: +43.2%

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#8. Conover, NC

- Typical home value: $269,059
- 1-year price change: +1.3%
- 5-year price change: +48.0%

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#7. Hickory, NC

- Typical home value: $285,672
- 1-year price change: +2.0%
- 5-year price change: +46.5%

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#6. Newland, NC

- Typical home value: $291,147
- 1-year price change: -1.8%
- 5-year price change: +51.2%

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#5. Maiden, NC

- Typical home value: $292,693
- 1-year price change: +1.6%
- 5-year price change: +48.6%

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#4. Catawba, NC

- Typical home value: $304,677
- 1-year price change: +0.6%
- 5-year price change: +45.5%

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#3. Cedar Rock, NC

- Typical home value: $465,060
- 1-year price change: +0.8%
- 5-year price change: +41.8%

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#2. Sherrills Ford, NC

- Typical home value: $483,457
- 1-year price change: -1.5%
- 5-year price change: +42.3%

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#1. Terrell, NC

- Typical home value: $505,105
- 1-year price change: -2.0%
- 5-year price change: +45.5%

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