At a Glance
Median Income
$75,928
$43,400 per capita
Home Value
$286,400
Zillow: $358,147
Median Rent
$1,145/mo
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
108/100K
1,647/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.9%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
13.1% smoking rate
How Mount Holly Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mount Holly's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mount Holly a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mount Holly residents earn a median household income of $75,928 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,400. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,635 business establishments, including 410 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Holly is $286,400 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $358,147. Median rent is $1,145/month, with 30.7% 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 1994.
Safety & Crime
Mount Holly reports 108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,647/100K.
Education
37.9% of adults in Mount Holly hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% above the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Holly has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population17,928
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density1,591/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born5.9%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$75,928
Per Capita$43,400
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$11,264M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
A+
Home Value$286,400
Rent$1,145
Ownership67.4%
Zillow$358,147
Housing Units7,334
Rent Burden30.7%
Crime
F
Violent108/100K
Property1,647/100K
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,889/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain43.0 in/yr
Elevation623 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.9%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed194 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Mount Holly was founded in 1838.
The median home in Mount Holly was built in 1994.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 194 Mbps.
There are 410 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.