Why Live in Lakeland Park
Lakeland Park in Hickory is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, situated between Geitner Park and Glenn C. Hilton Jr. Memorial Park, with easy access to Lake Hickory. Geitner Park offers fishing, boating, and mountain biking, while Glenn C. Hilton Jr. Memorial Park features playgrounds, a disc golf course, and a wildlife-rich boardwalk. The neighborhood also includes the Blue Dock, a private park with a boat ramp and pier. Homes range from ranch-style and midcentury modern designs to Colonial Revival and split-levels, with prices typically between $250,000 and $450,000. A condominium complex overlooking Lake Hickory offers units from $125,000 to $225,000.
Conveniently located less than a mile from US Highway 321, Lakeland Park allows easy travel to Downtown Hickory and beyond. Interstate 40 is about 4 miles south, and Hickory Regional Airport is nearby but does not significantly impact noise levels. The neighborhood is zoned for the Hickory City School District, with some homes in the Burke County School District. Schools like Viewmont Elementary, Grandview Middle, and Hickory High have high ratings. Nearby higher education institutions include Appalachian State University’s new Hickory campus and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
For shopping and dining, residents can visit Lowes Foods, Lowe’s Home Improvement, and Valley Hills Mall. North Center Street offers a mix of restaurant chains and local eateries such as Fourk and Backstreets. L.P. Frans Stadium, home to the Hickory Crawdads Minor League Baseball team, is less than 2 miles away and hosts games, fireworks shows, and concerts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lakeland Park a good place to live?
Lakeland Park is a good place to live. Lakeland Park is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Lakeland Park is a neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Lakeland Park has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 3.0 people per acre and a median age of 46. The average household income is $119,477 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 44.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Lakeland Park are home owners, with 26.5% of residents renting and 73.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Lakeland Park can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Lakeland Park neighborhood guide.
Is Lakeland Park, NC a safe neighborhood?
Lakeland Park, NC is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Lakeland Park?
The median home price in Lakeland Park is $198,503. If you put a 20% down payment of $39,700 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,030 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $44K a year to afford the median home price in Lakeland Park. The average household income in Lakeland Park is $119K.
What are the best public schools in Lakeland Park?
The best public schools that serve Lakeland Park are:
What are the best private schools in Lakeland Park?
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Are home prices dropping in Lakeland Park?
Yes, home prices in Lakeland Park are down 41% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Lakeland Park, NC
On average, homes in Lakeland Park, Hickory sell after 201 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Lakeland Park, Hickory over the last 12 months is $184,247, down 47% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$184,247
Median Single Family Sale Price
$184,247
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$192
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median List Price
$198,503
Median Change From 1st List Price
8%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-47%