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Hickory Grove

Hickory Grove

$337,645 Average Value
$190 Average Price per Sq Ft
43 Homes For Sale

Hickory Grove near Reedy Creek and University City

Hickory Grove sits in east Charlotte, about 9 miles from Uptown, with a mix of older streets and steady new construction. It’s tucked just south of Reedy Creek Nature Preserve, so locals are a quick drive from wooded trails and shaded picnic spots. The neighborhood is also less than 6 miles from University City, where UNC Charlotte, busy bars and restaurants, big-box shopping and major office campuses keep the area humming.

Hickory Grove residents are within a short commute to Uptown Charlotte and the UNCC campus.
Hickory Grove residents are within a short commute to Uptown Charlotte and the UNCC campus.
Hickory Grove allows residents to enjoy and relax in natural surroundings around every corner.
Hickory Grove allows residents to enjoy and relax in natural surroundings around every corner.
Driver pass Hickory Grove Baptist Church on Harris Boulevard.
Driver pass Hickory Grove Baptist Church on Harris Boulevard.
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Established midcentury homes with larger lots and newer builds

This community's housing leans older, with a mix of brick ranch-style homes, split-levels and classic Colonial Revivals, some on lots of up to about half an acre and a few set near Delta and Linda lakes. Many of these midcentury homes, built between the 1950s and ’70s, cost between the mid-$300,000s and the high-$400,000s, while newer construction in the area can climb to the mid-$600,000s . There are a small number of condos that range from the mid-$100,000s to around $200,000. “A lot of these homes are grand and well maintained, just outdated,” says Angie Castro , Realtor and broker in charge at Monarch Group Realty.

Midcentury homes line the streets of Hickory Grove.
Midcentury homes line the streets of Hickory Grove.
New Traditional homes add to the housing landscape here.
New Traditional homes add to the housing landscape here.
Southern style and charm is showcased by the homes of Hickory Grove.
Southern style and charm is showcased by the homes of Hickory Grove.
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Local CMS schools with STEM, enrichment and extracurriculars

The neighborhood is zoned to schools within Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District. Nearby options include:

  • Hickory Grove Elementary, which offers a comprehensive After-School Enrichment Program (ASEP)
  • Northridge Middle, which weaves computer science and coding into its curriculum and features a makerspace lab for hands-on projects.
  • Rocky River High, which offers a wide range of activities, from e-sports and theater to JROTC and National Honor Society, so students can plug into academics, leadership and the arts.

Community support enriches the experience at Grove Park Elementary.
Community support enriches the experience at Grove Park Elementary.
A unique brick entrance to Northridge Middle in Charlotte.
A unique brick entrance to Northridge Middle in Charlotte.
Rocky River High School is a large high school in Hickory Grove.
Rocky River High School is a large high school in Hickory Grove.
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Delta Creek Park and Linda Lake are nearby

Delta Creek Park brings a small patch of green right on Linda Lake, good for a quick walk or a quiet bench break. Reedy Creek Nature Preserve, just up the road, spans nearly 930 acres with about 10 miles of wooded trails, while neighboring Reedy Creek Park adds disc golf, volleyball and even cricket fields for pickup games. Golfers can also book a tee time at the public 18-hole hole Charles T. Myers course nearby.

Reedy Creek Park is a popular destination for Hickory Grove residents.
Reedy Creek Park is a popular destination for Hickory Grove residents.
Hickory Grove locals can enjoy a peaceful stroll at Delta Creek Park or the many others nearby.
Hickory Grove locals can enjoy a peaceful stroll at Delta Creek Park or the many others nearby.
Neighbors play a game of basketball at Reedy Creek.
Neighbors play a game of basketball at Reedy Creek.
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Car friendly access to Uptown, University City and I-485

Hickory Grove may offer a tucked-away feel. However, it’s only about 9 miles from Charlotte’s Center City. “We have a bus system, but you will definitely need a car,” Castro says. “You’re right on E W.T. Harris Boulevard, so you can get to Plaza really quickly and get into town. Then you have Independence Boulevard.” East W. T. Harris Boulevard connects to University City and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. The Interstate 485 loop is a few miles west. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is roughly a 16- to 19-mile drive, depending on the route. “They’re extending the light rail toward the I-85 corridor, which is a big deal for access and visibility,” says Daniel Tart of Costello Real Estate & Investments. “Investors are eyeing the area, and that interest is breathing new life into the neighborhood.”

Cars zip along W. T. Harris Boulevard, the heartbeat of Hickory Grove.
Cars zip along W. T. Harris Boulevard, the heartbeat of Hickory Grove.
The light rail is a great choice easily accessed by Hickory Grove locals for car-free travel.
The light rail is a great choice easily accessed by Hickory Grove locals for car-free travel.
Hickory Grove offers locals easy and convenient travel to both UNCC and Uptown Charlotte.
Hickory Grove offers locals easy and convenient travel to both UNCC and Uptown Charlotte.
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Global eateries, local bakeries and nearby dining districts

Groceries and global flavors can be found around East Town Market, a regular stop for many locals. Nearby standouts include Restaurante Y Panaderia, known for Salvadoran dishes and fresh baked goods, and Pollo Campero for Guatemalan-style fried chicken, while the eclectic restaurant, bar and café scenes in Plaza Midwood and NoDa are a drive away when residents want more options.

East Town Market's Latin dining options.
East Town Market's Latin dining options.
A small but convenient strip of dining and shopping options in The Plaza near Hickory Grove.
A small but convenient strip of dining and shopping options in The Plaza near Hickory Grove.
Cars line up for quick meals at Pollo Campero.
Cars line up for quick meals at Pollo Campero.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Concord-Padgett Regional

23 min drive

Bus

Wt Harris Blvd & Grove Park Blvd

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Hickory Grove US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
2,038
Number of Homes for Sale
43
Median Year Built
1987
Months of Supply
3.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,917
On par with the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,752
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,002
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
16,117

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
17
Median Rent
$1,464
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,945
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,030
Median Townhouse Rent
$1,450
Median 2 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$1,450
Median Condo Rent
$1,313
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,275

Demographics

Total Population
5,535
Median Age
38
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$72,998
Below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$87,453

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
88.5%
College Graduates
27%
Advanced Degrees
6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
78.3%
Above the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
4''

Area Factors

Somewhat bikeable

Bikeability®

30 / 100

Somewhat walkable

Walkability®

30 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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