Housing data for Holly Ridge, NC
Holly Ridge, NC has an estimated 4,904 residents and 2,361 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a town in Onslow County.
11.4% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,315 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+102.6%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 4,904 (±18)
- Housing units
- 2,361 (±372)
- Households that rent
- 11.4%
- Median gross rent
- $1,315
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +102.6%
What stands out in Holly Ridge
Working from home: 32.4% (±10.6 points) in Holly Ridge, higher than in Onslow County (12.8%).
Median real estate taxes: $2,822 (±$389) in Holly Ridge, higher than in Onslow County ($1,502).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 0.0% (±3.1 points) in Holly Ridge, lower than in Onslow County (9.2%).
Households that rent: 11.4% (±8.8 points) in Holly Ridge, lower than in Onslow County (36.3%).
Housing in Holly Ridge at a glance
- Median rent: $1,315 median gross rent a month
- Rent burden: 21.1% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 11.4% of households rent (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Income and affordability: $104,788 median household income
- Home values: $360,300 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $2,048 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $2,822 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 0.0% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 85.9% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Age of homes: 9.8% of homes were built before 1980 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 98.3% heat with electricity
- Commute and cars: 32.0 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 16 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: +102.6% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 52.6% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 0.5% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
Holly Ridge against Onslow County, its state and the nation
| Holly Ridge | Onslow County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 4,904 (±18) | 207,906 (exact) | 10,730,404 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 2,361 (±372) | 87,354 (±88) | 4,895,668 (±642) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 11.4% (±8.8 points) | 36.3% (±1.4 points) | 33.4% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,315 (±$632) | $1,265 (±$40) | $1,228 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $104,788 (±$21,971) | $68,148 (±$2,456) | $72,388 (±$324) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $360,300 (±$63,231) | $236,400 (±$5,122) | $288,900 (±$1,086) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $2,822 (±$389) | $1,502 (±$44) | $1,896 (±$8) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 9.8% (±7.9 points) | 25.6% (±1.7 points) | 33.9% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 32.0 minutes (±4.9) | 22.4 minutes (±0.7) | 25.1 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 97.6% (±3.7 points) | 92.8% (±1.1 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 38.1 years (±7.9) | 27.7 years (±0.3) | 39.1 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
Holly Ridge covers 4.2 square miles of land, about 1,160 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Holly Ridge has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 2,421 (±23) | 4,904 (±18) | +102.6% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 1,322 (±121) | 2,361 (±372) | +78.6% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $1,371 (±$71) | $1,315 (±$632) | −4.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $211,600 (±$13,534) | $360,300 (±$63,231) | +70.3% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $73,250 (±$15,079) | $104,788 (±$21,971) | +43.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,513 (±$111) | $2,048 (±$361) | +35.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,714 (±$104) | $2,822 (±$389) | +64.6% | Up after inflation |
| Households that rent | 35.4% (±7.0 points) | 11.4% (±8.8 points) | −24.0 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Rental vacancy rate | 19.9% (±14.4 points) | 0.0% (±17.6 points) | −19.9 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Holly Ridge
In 2025, the Holly Ridge Police Department reported 16 violent and 498 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across Onslow County, the departments that report recorded 239 violent and 1,226 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
Places near Holly Ridge
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surf City | 4.2 mi | $1,707 | $512,300 | 26.1% |
| North Topsail Beach | 7.2 mi | $1,268 | $473,600 | 5.5% |
| Topsail Beach | 10 mi | — | $691,200 | 3.6% |
| Sneads Ferry | 11 mi | — | $269,300 | 23.8% |
| Hampstead | 14 mi | $1,216 | $402,100 | 27.1% |
| Porters Neck | 18 mi | $1,503 | $569,700 | 17.4% |
| Jacksonville | 19 mi | $1,321 | $210,100 | 61.3% |
| Rocky Point | 19 mi | $971 | $163,500 | 16.2% |
Places in North Carolina most like Holly Ridge
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland | $1,418 | $369,100 | $101,477 | 16.1% |
| Mineral Springs | $1,340 | $389,900 | $91,500 | 15.4% |
| Archer Lodge | $1,458 | $324,500 | $91,188 | 20.3% |
| Lowesville | $1,490 | $406,500 | $113,510 | 20.4% |
| Foxfire | $1,598 | $386,700 | $85,117 | 16.2% |
| Lake Royale | $1,390 | $280,400 | $107,806 | 5.5% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across North Carolina.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Holly Ridge, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,067 | $1,073 | $1,319 | $1,826 | $2,205 |
HUD income limits for Holly Ridge, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $17,950 | $29,900 | $47,850 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $34,200 | $54,650 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $38,450 | $61,500 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $42,700 | $68,300 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $46,150 | $73,800 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $49,550 | $79,250 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $52,950 | $84,700 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $56,400 | $90,200 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Jacksonville, NC MSA, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $85,400.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Holly Ridge
What is the average rent in Holly Ridge, NC?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Holly Ridge is $1,315 (±$632) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
What is the median household income in Holly Ridge?
The median household income in Holly Ridge is $104,788 (±$21,971) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Holly Ridge, NC?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $360,300 (±$63,231) for owner-occupied homes in Holly Ridge (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in Holly Ridge?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Holly Ridge, NC is $2,048 (±$361) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much are property taxes in Holly Ridge?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Holly Ridge, NC is $2,822 (±$389) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes are in Holly Ridge?
Holly Ridge, NC has an estimated 2,361 (±372) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Holly Ridge growing?
In Holly Ridge, the number of residents went from 2,421 in 2015–2019 to 4,904 in 2020–2024 (+102.6%), a measurable increase.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Holly Ridge town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Holly Ridge town, North Carolina
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Holly Ridge town, North Carolina
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Holly Ridge town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Holly Ridge town, North Carolina
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Holly Ridge town, North Carolina
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Holly Ridge town, North Carolina
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Jacksonville, NC MSA
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Jacksonville, NC MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: Holly Ridge Police Department (ORI NC0670200)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
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 Holly Ridge town, North Carolina (place:32180, in state:37).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .