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Holden Beach, NC
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Holden Beach, NC
At a Glance
How Holden Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Holden Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Holden Beach a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Holden Beach residents earn a median household income of $110,000 , which is 46% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $70,728. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,484 business establishments, including 1,398 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Holden Beach is $562,500 , 100% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $899,087. Median rent is $1,375/month, with 42.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Holden Beach reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 13,548/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
71.2% of adults in Holden Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (111% above the national average). 98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Holden Beach has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.