Hickory is a city spread across Burke, Caldwell and Catawba counties, North Carolina. The area is home to many leading manufacturers of furniture and fiber optic cable. Wachovia Bank, Bank Of Granite Corp and Jones Financial Co LLLP are among the key financial institutions in Hickory. The average value of a house is $130,000 and the average rent is $695 per month. The average income is $37,350 per year.