Mount Holly 66 Good
Mount Holly Livability #238 ranked city in North Carolina#10,920 ranked city in the USARanks better than 62% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Mount Holly

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Residents in this area benefit from an affordable cost of living. This includes goods and services, transportation, housing, utilities, groceries and healthcare.

  • Crime

    This area is characterized by a crime rate, per 100,000 individuals, that falls well below the national average, indicating its potential as a very safe place to live.

  • Housing

    The housing category in this area boasts higher than average scores, likely influenced by a positive home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Ratings

    Local residents have positive feedback regarding the convenience of amenities, parks, public transit, the friendliness of neighbors, the strong sense of community, and the overall safety of the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.

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What's it like Living in Mount Holly?

Mount Holly is a mid-sized city located in the state of North Carolina. The city has a population of 15,947 residents. The majority of Mount Holly residents report their race to be White; this is followed by Black and Asian. Long travel times to work can be one of the most frustrating things in the world - right behind housework! If you decide that living in Mount Holly is the right fit for you, your one way commute time will average 27 minutes, which is about average when compared to the national commute time of 26 minutes.

Whether you’re relocating to a new city to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Mount Holly could be a positive experience compared to other cities in North Carolina if you know where to search. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. To help you find the best places to live in and around Mount Holly, AreaVibes has created a livability score using key metrics like amenities, health & safety, employment and more.

Mount Holly, NC receives 65/100 for its livability score; this results in a ranking of #234 in North Carolina and #10,755 in the USA. If we probe a little deeper into each category within the livability score, we see that Mount Holly has higher than average rankings for the following: crime (B+), cost of living (A) and housing (A). Mount Holly does not score well for the following: amenities (F) and education (D). It might be wise to take a closer look at each category to find out why.

A healthy real estate market serves as a key economic indicator. It could signify overall local economic strength, stability and reflects consumer confidence in the area. Based on multiple factors including: median home and rental prices, appreciation rates and home affordability, Mount Holly has received high marks in the housing category. Based on these calculations, the apartment rental and real estate market appears to be very healthy.

Certain items on your wish list like shopping, restaurants, nightlife, parks and proximity to public transportation are all important things to look for. Having said that, perhaps the most important metric to consider when contemplating a move to Mount Holly is real estate affordability. Median real estate prices in Mount Holly come in at $184,600, which is 17.5% higher than the North Carolina average. The home price to income ratio compares the median home prices to the median household income. In Mount Holly, the home price to income ratio is 3.2, which is 3% lower than the North Carolina average.

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      Mount Holly transportation information

      Statistic Mount Holly North Carolina National
      Average one way commute27min24min26min
      Workers who drive to work81.7%81.1%76.4%
      Workers who carpool7.4%9.8%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.1%1.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.2%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.1%1.8%2.8%
      Working from home8.9%4.8%4.6%
      Source: The Mount Holly, NC data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).