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The City Walk is bringing growth to West Hickory-Westmont
West Hickory-Westmont is divided into several residential pockets on either side of US Highway 321, with manufacturers and warehouses in between. Home prices are lower here than in Hickory’s other northern quadrants, yet residents are still close to the action and can look forward to the arrival of new businesses in the coming years. “That section of Hickory is much more industrial, but it’s not far from Union Square, Crawdads Stadium and Highway 321, which makes travel more convenient,” says Crystal Gragg, Realtor with Coldwell Banker and long-time resident of nearby Granite Falls. “The City Walk has really helped that end of the town, rejuvenating the area by bringing in more businesses.” Thanks to the City Walk, the restaurants and boutiques of Downtown Hickory are walkable to residents on the eastern side of the neighborhood.
The City Walk trail is accessible nearby for West Hickory-Westmont and travels through downtown.
West Hickory-Westmont minimal traditional homes offer smaller footprints for smaller families.
West Hickory-Westmont is only a few minutes outside of downtown Hickory.
Locals of West Hickory-Westmont can enjoy a day on the water at the nearby Lake Hickory.
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West Hickory-Westmont residents have easy and quick access to interstates for travel.
West Hickory-Westmont is mainly car-dependent
US 321 splits West Hickory-Westmont in half, heading north toward Lake Hickory and Lenoir and south toward metropolitan Charlotte. Nearby major east-west thoroughfares include US Highway 70 and Interstate 40. Line 1 of the Greenway Public Transportation bus rolls through the neighborhood approximately once each hour, stopping at the West Hickory Senior Center and Walmart Neighborhood Market, among other locations. Hickory Regional Airport, a non-commercial and general aviation airport, is just northwest of the neighborhood. But Gragg highlights that residents are also within about an hour of Charlotte Douglas International Airport, located 50 miles south.
Grocery options and local eats
For grocery shopping, there is a Food Lion over in Long View and a Walmart Neighborhood Market down US Route 70. Valley Hills Mall is farther down the highway, sporting two floors of department stores. Most of the nearest eateries are fast food establishments, and locals will head into Downtown Hickory or Viewmont for dining out. Backstreets’ patio invites patrons to enjoy American fare al fresco, while Hatch Sandwich Bar serves up unique dishes, such as a Thanksgiving turkey sandwich, plus weekly specials.
The popular Hatch Sandwich Bar is just minutes from West Hickory-Westmont in downtown Hickory.
Downtown and the popular Hickory Station are just down the road from West Hickory-Westmont.
Food Lion is the go to stop for groceries and necessity of West Hickory-Westmont locals.
The Olde Hickory Tap Room is always a fun stop for West Hickory-Westmont when visiting downtown.
West Hickory-Westmont can bring the whole family for a fun night of games and more at Dive Bar.
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Sports, strolls and recreation sports
West Hickory Park is the neighborhood’s largest green space and is often utilized for its baseball diamond, playground and large, grassy field. Alternatively, residents can play softball, tennis, horseshoes and other sports at the Westmont Recreation Center, also home to the Westmont Senior Center. “It offers a variety of programs, events and activities for seniors in the community—everything from bingo and crafts to social events and health and wellness programs,” says Sarah Killian, Communications Specialist with the City of Hickory. The City Walk swings by the east side of the neighborhood, leading to the shops and restaurants of Downtown Hickory. “They modeled the City Walk off of Greenville, South Carolina’s Swamp Rabbit Trail, and they’ve done an excellent job of making it like that,” Gragg says. “It’s very popular. There are agents at my office who go there three times a week to walk.”
Families enjoy the safe and conveniently located Lowe's Foods Park.
Baseball can also be played at Hickory City Park.
There is a beautiful paved trail along the banks of Lake Hickory at Geitner-Rotary Park.
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Pockets of houses surrounded by industry
Streets follow something of a grid pattern in West Hickory-Westmont, with various manufacturers, warehouses and local businesses splitting the neighborhood into a mosaic of residential pockets. Driveways can be paved or unpaved, with some residents opting to park on the street. Some sidewalks are present for car-free travel. The majority of homes are single-story, following ranch-style and Minimal Traditional designs, with several American Craftsman bungalows. Detached home prices tend to range from $100,000 to $250,000. A few condo units can be found scattered throughout the neighborhood, going in the low $100,000s. West Hickory-Westmont also offers apartments and manufactured homes for renters.
West Hickory-Westmont is only a few minutes outside of downtown Hickory.
The West Hickory-Westmont is home to most of the industrial companies of Hickory.
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Grade schools, universities and career training
Southwest Primary School serves prekindergarten through second grade students and earns an overall rating of C-plus from Niche. The school offers dual language immersion programs in English and Spanish starting in kindergarten. Students can attend Longview Elementary for grades three through five before moving up to Grandview Middle. Both schools receive B-minuses, while Hickory High gets a B. The high school’s Career and Technical Education program takes students on site visits to multiple workplaces to learn about different job trajectories. Appalachian State University recently opened a new campus on West Hickory-Westmont’s north end and offers various part-time and full-time undergraduate programs. Lenoir-Rhyne University, a private Lutheran higher education institution, is approximately 3 miles east of the neighborhood.
School spirit is strong at the local Grandview Middle School.
Southwest Primary School has a unique octagon shape.
Longview Elementary School welcomes students of the Hickory area.
Hickory High School welcomes its students with enthusiasm.
The athletic program and games of Lenoir Rhyne University are fun for West Hickory-Westmont.
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West Hickory-Westmont locals are able to see a Crawdad's game at the local stadium nearby.
Baseball and fireworks at Crawdads Stadium
The Hickory Crawdads minor league baseball team plays at L. P. Frans Stadium, known by locals as Crawdads Stadium. The stadium puts on a fireworks show usually after each game and for the Fourth of July.
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Parks in this Area
Geitner-Rotary Park
Winkler Park
Hickory City Park
Lowes Foods City Park
Southside Heights Park
City Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
West Hickory-Westmont
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
West Hickory-Westmont Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Hickory-Westmont, Hickory sell after 62 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in West Hickory-Westmont, Hickory over the last 12 months is $350,000, down 34% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,835
Median Age
38
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$41,970
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$55,916
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81.5%
College Graduates
13.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
49/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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