How long is the commute from Holden Beach, NC?
Workers who live in Holden Beach, NC take an average of 23.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
24.5% work from home.
1.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.0 minutes (±4.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 24.5%
- Households without a car
- 1.4%
How people in Holden Beach get to work
| Means of transportation | Holden Beach | Brunswick County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.4% (±11.2 points) | 74.5% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.2% (±3.3 points) | 7.8% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±9.3 points) | 0.6% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.9 points) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 24.5% (±9.4 points) | 14.7% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Holden Beach, the average commute is not measurably different from Brunswick County (25.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Holden Beach, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Brunswick County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Brunswick County, Holden Beach ranks 13 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 413 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Holden Beach
| Vehicles available | Holden Beach | Brunswick County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.4% (±1.5 points) | 2.4% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.8% (±11.3 points) | 29.9% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 51.7% (±10.2 points) | 46.0% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.1% (±5.6 points) | 21.6% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Holden Beach, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Brunswick County (2.4%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (5.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Holden Beach
| Holden Beach | Brunswick County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 24.5% (±9.4 points) | 14.7% (±1.3 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±8.4 points) | 96.6% (±0.6 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.5% (±2.9 points) | 93.3% (±1.0 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Holden Beach, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Brunswick County (93.3%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Holden Beach
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holden Beach | — | 23.0 minutes (±4.9) | — |
| Varnamtown | 5.6 mi | 33.3 minutes (±11.8) | Not measurably different |
| Shallotte | 5.7 mi | 23.2 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Ocean Isle Beach | 8.3 mi | 22.6 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Sunset Beach | 11 mi | 19.5 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Island | 12 mi | 23.4 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Calabash | 13 mi | 18.4 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| St. James | 13 mi | 50.3 minutes (±19.4) | Higher |
| Carolina Shores | 14 mi | 22.2 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: St. James, NC (50.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Brunswick County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Belville | 25.9 minutes (±3.8) |
| 8 | Leland | 24.7 minutes (±1.6) |
| 9 | Southport | 23.9 minutes (±5.2) |
| 10 | Oak Island | 23.4 minutes (±3.2) |
| 11 | Boiling Spring Lakes | 23.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 12 | Shallotte | 23.2 minutes (±3.4) |
| 13 | Holden Beach | 23.0 minutes (±4.9) |
| 14 | Ocean Isle Beach | 22.6 minutes (±4.7) |
| 15 | Carolina Shores | 22.2 minutes (±4.1) |
| 16 | Northwest | 20.9 minutes (±3.8) |
| 17 | Caswell Beach | 20.2 minutes (±7.8) |
| 18 | Sunset Beach | 19.5 minutes (±3.6) |
| 19 | Calabash | 18.4 minutes (±5.2) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Brunswick County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Holden Beach
How long is the average commute in Holden Beach?
Workers who live in Holden Beach, NC take an average of 23.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Holden Beach without a car?
1.4% of households in Holden Beach have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Holden Beach?
24.5% (±9.4 points) of workers who live in Holden Beach worked from home, and 95.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Holden Beach town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Holden Beach town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Holden Beach town, North Carolina
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Holden Beach town, North Carolina (place:31960, in state:37).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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