North Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Holden Beach is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 1,047. Residents earn $110,000 per year, which is 46% above the national average.
Based on current data, Holden Beach receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Holden Beach stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Holden Beach is $110,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 46% above $75,149. This places Holden Beach among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Holden Beach is $562,500, making it a premium housing market at 100% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,375 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Holden Beach is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 13,548 per 100,000, 591% above the national average.
Holden Beach is a highly educated community — 71.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Holden Beach enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 97.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| 83% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $110,000 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $70,728 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $924 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,849 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.5% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 12,484 |
| County GDP | $22,774M |
| Restaurants | 1,398 |
| Healthcare | 896 |
| Retail | 1,849 |
| Manufacturing | 171 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,541 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.63% |
| Commute Time | 21.4 min |
| Work from Home | 16.9% |
| Census Median | $562,500 |
| 100% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $899,087 |
| Median List Price | $1,450,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,450,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $556 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.5% |
| Price Drops | 12.1% |
| Inventory | 66 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,375 |
| 18% above US avg |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,541 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.63% |
| Obesity | 28.2% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.0% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 13.1% |
| Depression | 25.6% |
| Mental Distress | 14.4% |
| Physical Distress | 8.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.5% |
| Premature Death | 11,747/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 896 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 13,548.4/100K |
| 591% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 9,032.3/100K |
| Theft | 4,516.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 78 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 56.5 inches |
| 49% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1 ft (0 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 346/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9120°N, 78.3208°W |
| County FIPS | 45051 |
Winner: Republican by 38.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 71.2% |
| 111% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 346/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 12 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 896 |
| Restaurants | 1,398 |
| Retail Stores | 1,849 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 78 |
| Avg Commute | 21.4 min |
| Work from Home | 16.9% |