Living in Holly Ridge, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Holly Ridge · Census data 2020–2024
Holly Ridge has 4,904 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $104,788 (45% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $360,300, the median rent is $1,315/month.
Holly Ridge at a glance
- Population
- 4,904
- Median age
- 38.1State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $104,788State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $360,300State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,315/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 88.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.4%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Holly Ridge a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 45% higher than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 0.8%.
Cons: Home values 25% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Holly Ridge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Holly Ridge the median home value is $360,300, 8% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,315 per month, which is 25% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,048 a month in housing costs.
Holly Ridge median household income
The median household income in Holly Ridge is $104,788 and the income per person is $62,669. 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Holly Ridge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,361
- Owner-occupied
- 88.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.4%
- Vacant
- 19%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2015
- Average household size
- 2.56
Holly Ridge demographics
- Population
- 4,904
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 20.7%
- 65 and older
- 12.1%
- Households
- 1,913
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 17.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Holly Ridge ›
Education in Holly Ridge
51.4% of adults 25 and older in Holly Ridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 19.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Holly Ridge
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 32.4%
- Drive alone
- 63.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.6%
Holly Ridge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Ridge | 4,904 | $104,788 | $360,300 | $1,315 |
| Surf City | 4,396 | $81,433 | $512,300 | $1,707 |
| North Topsail Beach | 784 | $121,250 | $473,600 | $1,268 |
| Sneads Ferry | 2,728 | $79,594 | $269,300 | — |
| Topsail Beach | 406 | $93,250 | $691,200 | — |
| Hampstead | 9,292 | $91,745 | $402,100 | $1,216 |
| Jacksonville | 71,279 | $57,697 | $210,100 | $1,321 |
| Porters Neck | 7,654 | $119,979 | $569,700 | $1,503 |
| Rocky Point | 1,020 | $69,514 | $163,500 | $971 |
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What is the median household income in Holly Ridge, NC?
The median household income in Holly Ridge is $104,788, 45% higher than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Holly Ridge?
The median home value in Holly Ridge is $360,300, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Holly Ridge?
The median gross rent in Holly Ridge is $1,315 per month, about 25% of household income.
Is Holly Ridge, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 45% higher than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 0.8%. Minuses: home values 25% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Holly Ridge?
The median age in Holly Ridge is 38.1 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Holly Ridge?
The average commute to work in Holly Ridge is 32 minutes; 32.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Holly Ridge?
The unemployment rate in Holly Ridge is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Holly Ridge?
51.4% of adults in Holly Ridge have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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