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Living in Holly Ridge, NC
Explore Holly Ridge and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match8.4 / 10
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Holly Ridge at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population4,904
Median Household Income$104,788
Median Home Value$360,300
Median Gross Rent$1,315
Median Age38.1
Average Household Size2.6
Unemployment1.6%
Work From Home32.4%
Homeownership88.6%
Housing Vacancy19.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Holly Ridge is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Holly Ridge and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Holly Ridge
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$360,300
Median Gross Rent$1,315
Homeownership88.6%
Housing Vacancy19.0%
Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Holly Ridge, NC
Median Household Income$104,788
Unemployment1.6%
Work From Home32.4%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Holly Ridge and how households are structured
Population4,904
Median Age38.1
Average Household Size2.6
Holly Ridge is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Holly Ridge
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Holly Ridge point to hot summers, cool winters, substantial annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High87.5°F
Average Winter Low33.7°F
Annual Rainfall55.2 in.
Annual Snowfall0.6 in.
Seasonal Life in Holly Ridge
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Holly Ridge is located in Onslow County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Onslow County.
County Intelligence
Holly Ridge & Onslow County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Holly Ridge is located in Onslow County, North Carolina.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Holly Ridge.
Current NarrowTheList data for Holly Ridge shows a population of about 4,904. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Onslow County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Holly Ridge.
For someone considering a move to Holly Ridge, the available data currently points to a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.