Holly Ridge, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
4,532 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
49.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$106,230 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
98.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$291,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$572 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,241 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Onslow County
1
Jacksonville Metro Area
1
North Carolina
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Onslow County
1
Jacksonville Metro Area
1
North Carolina
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 44
Feb 4 0 47
Mar 4 0 54
Apr 3 0 60
May 4 0 69
Jun 5 0 77
Jul 6 0 80
Aug 7 0 79
Sep 6 0 73
Oct 4 0 64
Nov 3 0 54
Dec 3 1 47

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Excessive Heat Risk

Hurricane Winds Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 72%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 4%

Schools

Surf City Middle
2 miles, SW
North Topsail Elementary
8 miles, SW 3.7 star
Dixon Middle
8 miles, E 2.3 star

Colleges

Coastal Carolina Community College
22 miles, NE 1.4 star

Hospitals

NMC Camp Lejeune
19 miles, NE
Brynn Marr Hosp
20 miles, NE
Onslow Memorial Hospital
21 miles, NE 2.3 star

Airports

Albert J Ellis Airport
23 miles, N 1 star
Wilmington International Airport
25 miles, W 1.4 star
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
50 miles, NE 1 star
Pitt-Greenville Airport
80 miles, NE 1 star