At a Glance
Median Income
$106,230
$52,056 per capita
Home Value
$291,100
Zillow: $338,770
Median Rent
$1,491/mo
25.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
318/100K
3,040/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.4%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Holly Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Holly Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Holly Ridge a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Holly Ridge residents earn a median household income of $106,230 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,056. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,964 business establishments, including 127 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Holly Ridge is $291,100 , 3% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $338,770. Median rent is $1,491/month, with 25.4% 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 2013.
Safety & Crime
Holly Ridge reports 318 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,040/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
49.4% of adults in Holly Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% above the national average).
92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Holly Ridge has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,532
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density1,071/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$106,230
Per Capita$52,056
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,516M
Avg Weekly Wage$907
Housing
A+
Home Value$291,100
Rent$1,491
Ownership85.8%
Zillow$338,770
Housing Units2,002
Rent Burden25.4%
Crime
F
Violent318/100K
Property3,040/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault141/100K
Burglary1,767/100K
Health
Obesity31.5%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,267/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation63 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.4%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+19.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute31 min
Broadband97.6%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Holly Ridge was built in 2013.
26.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Wilmington International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 127 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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