HEAD TO HEAD
Hickory vs Tyler
Tyler leads Hickory on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Hickory, NC
wins 1 of 5 factors
Tyler, TX
wins 3 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Hickory | Tyler |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 89 | 89 |
| Affordable to rent | 77 | 80 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 77 | 91 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 55 | 62 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 64 ◆ | 51 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Hickory | Tyler |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $272K | $272K |
| Typical rent | $1,496/mo | $1,391/mo |
| Average temperature | 15.2°C | 18.7°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.44 kWh/m²/day | 4.65 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #150 | #201 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.