The MOST Affordable City In North Carolina | BEST Place To Live In NC! (Is This Place For You?)

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Are you searching for the perfect place to call home in North Carolina? Look no further! In this video, we'll unveil the most affordable city in North Carolina - the best-kept secret that could be your ideal destination for a fulfilling and budget-friendly lifestyle.
Join us as we explore the unique charms and unbeatable affordability of this hidden gem, making it the best place to live in NC for many residents. From affordable housing options and low cost of living to vibrant communities and abundant amenities, this city offers everything you need for a high quality of life without breaking the bank.
Discover the key factors that make this city the most affordable in North Carolina, including affordable housing prices, low property taxes, and a thriving job market with plenty of employment opportunities. Whether you're a young professional, a growing family, or a retiree seeking a comfortable and affordable lifestyle, this city has something for everyone.
In addition to highlighting the affordability of this city, we'll also explore its unique attractions, amenities, and lifestyle offerings, helping you determine if it's the right place for you to call home. From cultural attractions and outdoor recreation to top-rated schools and family-friendly neighborhoods, this city has it all.
If you're ready to find the best place to live in North Carolina without compromising on affordability or quality of life, don't miss this opportunity to discover the most affordable city in NC. Watch this video to learn more about why this city could be the perfect place for you to live, work, and thrive.
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Jeff and I have an incredible team of Agents in the Lake Norman/Charlotte area of North Carolina. We transplanted here from Ohio in 2011 and have been very happy to make Lake Norman our home. If you are considering a move here, already live here and need to buy or sell, get in touch! We would love to make you a part of our lives!

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@livinginnorthcarolina 11 ай бұрын

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@azieltobias 7 ай бұрын

I’m in Ohio and the housing market here over the last 7-8 years is unlike anything I’ve ever seen. Homes that were bought for $130K in 2015 are now being sold for $590k. I’m talking about tiny, disgusting, poorly built 950 square foot shit boxes in quite mediocre neighborhoods. Then you’ve got Better, average sized homes in nicer neighborhoods that were $300K+ 10 years ago selling for $750k+ now. Wild times.

@Gallo-firestone 7 ай бұрын

A recession as bad it can be, provides good buying opportunities in the markets if you’re careful and it can also create volatility giving great short time buy and sell opportunities too. This is not financial advise but get buying, cash isn’t king at all in this time!

@mellon-wrigley3 7 ай бұрын

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@vulcan2882 29 күн бұрын

WOW ... I was just there a few months ago, my brother and his wife were looking around there for a home. From what I saw it was really pretty and the people were just friendly and nice. The whole week there I did not see one piece of trash on the ground or even any homeless walking around holding up signs.

@paulmclaughlin710 Ай бұрын

Winston Salem is the most under appreciated city in NC. Great arts and cultural city. Great health care. Three respected universities. Affordable housing. Good schools. Reasonable taxes. Easy to get around. Easy drives to the mountains and shores. Terrific restaurants. As person who grew up in Boston, the 20 years I lived in W-S I consider it my true home. Great people and lots of young people and families.

@christienojima Жыл бұрын

Love you guys ❤

@livinginnorthcarolina Жыл бұрын

Love you too!!

@honorinekoblan6319 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 👍

@livinginnorthcarolina 9 ай бұрын

You are welcome, happy to help! Are you moving to the area?

@erikdelcid9257 Жыл бұрын

I just looked on Zillow and all I saw was 300k and up

@livinginnorthcarolina Жыл бұрын

Not all of their info is accurate. If you are looking, I can send you a search direct from our MLS, which has the most updated information.

@oldschoolliferhere 10 ай бұрын

Let me tell you I been here in Hickory for 3 years now this month and it is NOT that cheap!! Im on Zillow every day and its not affordable!! Back in the spring I was going to settle and buy a "fixer up house" built in the 60s for $175K but went up to and sold for $206K, the place needed to be gutted out and redone!! $206K??!!! are you kidding??!! One of the reasons im moving out is because the housing is so unaffordable and now with the high interest rate forget it. Nice place to live but watch the crime and cost. Not just here but all of NC has gone up and out of control price wise.

@kfergus3662 9 ай бұрын

What about Jobs, Taxes, Fee…in Chesapeake,Ohio

@robmcewen4621 8 ай бұрын

I moved to Hickory 7 years ago. The house prices and rent prices are relatively high compared to the overall low cost of living here, but almost everything else is inexpensive compared to other areas. And the housing cost is still much lower than many places in the U.S. (California, North East, etc.)

@kathylandstedt7992 9 ай бұрын

I am from Pittsboro. I really miss NC

@livinginnorthcarolina 8 ай бұрын

Maybe it is time to come back!?!

@millerforester6237 2 күн бұрын

The cheapest is actually Icard. You can see why.

@TheChipster61 8 ай бұрын

There are several cities in NC with population between 30k & 40k that is budget friendly.

@livinginnorthcarolina 8 ай бұрын

Yes, there definitely are! We try to cover as much of the state as we can but there is a lot to cover, lol!

@nutritioncoachjo Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation. Looking for a affordable place to possibly retire in North Carolina. I will definitely check Hickory out. You had me at shopping! 😂

@livinginnorthcarolina Жыл бұрын

Oh, I can tell you all the shopping spots. Ha ha! 😂 let me know when you’re getting close and we will get you all set up. We will show you houses when you’re ready too!

@nutritioncoachjo Жыл бұрын

@@livinginnorthcarolina Awesome! Thank you.

@2cupojoe136 9 ай бұрын

You should check out a city with one of the highest crime rates in the U S

@livinginnorthcarolina 9 ай бұрын

That would be a great topic for people. We appreciate the idea!

@vulcan2882 29 күн бұрын

.. high crime area look at Opa Loca next to Miami Florida.

@ms.rlsteele351 8 ай бұрын

I checked today. Hickory, according to the neighborhood scout website, is safer than 4% of all other cities. I skipped over it in my search for that reason. I live in Southern Missouri in a city with a population of about 150K that has a 0% rating. It has been, for several years now, in the top 5 cities in the US for crime. This week, we had 3 homicides in 6 days. I wouldn't be trading up much to move to a town rated 4.

@livinginnorthcarolina 8 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that. This video was done quite awhile ago and things change very rapidly. We stand by the information that was given on the date it was filmed. Are you looking for a place to call home in NC? We'd love to help you find a great option as we serve more than Hickory.

@paulajohnson752 Жыл бұрын

My son lives just outside of Elon. Yes I am thinking about moving there.

@livinginnorthcarolina 11 ай бұрын

You should come down!

@bobmarlowe3390 8 ай бұрын

That whole area is growing.

@billydickens5815 9 ай бұрын

What about us older people on social security

@livinginnorthcarolina 9 ай бұрын

We just did a short video on Person NC being the most affordable county in the entire state. I would suggest looking at both of those to find the best fit for you

@Glory_Jiujitsu 9 ай бұрын

Hickory has been labeled the best city to live in within the Country

@markrose53 9 ай бұрын

43000 people is hardly a city. There is more to a good place to work than supposedly cheap housing

@livinginnorthcarolina 8 ай бұрын

That is true.

@livinginnorthcarolina 8 ай бұрын

It is a small area and everyone has a different idea of what makes it good. Our job is to help uncover the lifestyle that you want and help guide you through finding the home that meets all your needs. Jeff and I are proud of the fact that 90% of our business comes from repeat customers that are really a part of our lives. We do not act transactional because we are relationship based. We have to get it right in order to earn repeat business.

@doncook5221 9 ай бұрын

Yep! But what about the crime there?

@livinginnorthcarolina 8 ай бұрын

This video covers affordability. I actually do not cover crime as I have found all clients expect something different in that area. I have helped people move that just want no gunshots and others that wish for no car break-ins so it varies from person to person. I always advise clients to do their own research on an area before they write an offer to be sure we find what they need.

@Mv-Wildchild 8 ай бұрын

Hickory also has a crap sheriffs department at least choose a place that u have some type of security

@livinginnorthcarolina 8 ай бұрын

I have not had a lot to do with their department so I could not say. I am sorry to hear you feel that way though!

@kevinlance1813 8 ай бұрын

This just came up on my feed. If your are watching this please please please move to Hickory, or Raleigh, or Durham, or indeed anywhere but Asheville/Weaverville. We are full and can't use any more people looking to take advantage of our North Carolina hospitality while simultaneously adding no value whatsoever to our community. Hickory sounds great go there.

@livinginnorthcarolina 8 ай бұрын

Make sure to heck out our upcoming video "Battle: Charlotte s. Asheville" where we talk about the similarities and differences in the cities. I'd love to hear your take on what we present!

@millerforester6237 2 күн бұрын

Asheville has been ruined by progressives and immigrants from the North. Don't bother. I used to visit there 2-3 times every year. Now, I visit nearby mountain towns such as Brevard, Boone, Blowing Rock, & Floyd, VA. Blowing Rock is expensive.

@livinginnorthcarolina 10 ай бұрын

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@gailmeye4989 11 ай бұрын

Stay away from Hickory. No way houses are $161k. Traffic is rapidly increasing. Property values have skyrocketed as have taxes. Large tracts of trees have been clear cut for building small yet ugly homes. New homes seem to be priced at least $200 per square foot. And you have to drive at least an hour for decent shopping. Hope you like bbq if you are thinking about moving to Hickory. There are very few decent restaurants.

@livinginnorthcarolina 11 ай бұрын

I am sorry to hear you do not care for it. This data was pulled about 8 months ago when the video was produced so things have increased since then I am sure!

@chanchan5349 Ай бұрын

Everywhere in NC housing seems to be 200/sq.ft. these days! Disheartening. 25 years ago prices were on the rise (we bought the cheapest house we could find & it was still @30k higher than we thought) but now? Holy cow! Nothing cheaper than 450k!

@millerforester6237 2 күн бұрын

Another quaint city destroyed by "progress". Try Statesville at I-77/40.

@rodneytaylor2144 9 ай бұрын

Of course it would be lying real estate agents!

@livinginnorthcarolina 9 ай бұрын

We would absolutely not lie. As noted in the video, this is from research, a newspaper article, and backed by public information with sales reports through MLS and Zillow. There are a lot of ways to verify what we’ve said. Hickory was ranked the most affordable city in North Carolina.

@Glory_Jiujitsu 9 ай бұрын

Actually no, Hickory was labeled the best city to live in within all of the US, Newton which is the county seat of Catawba which Hickory resides in is a great little town as well. Close to both hickory and Mooresville. I much prefer Newton just because it’s located below i40. And Catawba county is the best county in NC in my opinion.

@livinginnorthcarolina 9 ай бұрын

It was also labeled as the best city to live in, but it was previously ranked as the most affordable city to live in at the time this video is created. We get a lot of questions on affordable housing and where to buy so we thought it would be great to do a video on that part of it. I think Catawba county is an excellent place to live, we’re not far from there ourselves

@oldschoolliferhere 10 ай бұрын

I live in Hickory and yes it is very nice and offers a lot in / for many reasons. But for the reasons its not so great is the crime, YES! go look it up! On neighborhoodscout says Hickory is safer then ONLY 3% of of US neighbor hoods!! Thats crazy!! With in North Carolina 92% of other communities have a lower crime then Hickory. This is sad news to hear. Off another site - Hickory has a violent crime rate of 25.4, which is higher than the US average of 22.7. Furthermore, Hickory has a property crime rate of 69.3, which is more than double the US average of 35.4. This is the facts, sorry. Also the cost of housing is out of control! Affordable?? to who??!! Yes cost less then the areas surrounding Charlotte but still so high! Basically anything under $200k is not worth much to look at all. Between $200k and $250k you can get something between 1,200sf - 1,600 and built from the 1960s or 70s maybe in the 80s if your lucky in ok shape is all. Anything affordable and ok will go in a day or so. Go look for your self, you dont have to believe me. One of the reasons im moving out of the area by the end of the year and to a place that has around a 30% less cost for housing.

@livinginnorthcarolina 10 ай бұрын

We actually cannot speak to crime rates as many people have different ideas of what that means. What I can say is we ALWAYS ask our clients to look into where they want to live. I have found affordable housing for people in other areas too where they are very happy. We want our clients to use us for life so we ask a lot of questions about what they want for their lifestyle so that we can help find the right fit. I agree, this crime information is very sad to hear.