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Holly Ridge, NC

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The best of the country life with the beach and the city just minutes away

Rural Suburb Coastal Beach Nature Outdoors Hunting Fishing Boating Affordable

Midway between Wilmington and Jacksonville on Highway 17, the small town of Holly Ridge combines the seclusion of the countryside, the amenities of the suburbs, and enviable access to the ocean. The town itself is mostly residential, with a rental market largely composed of affordable single-family homes in serene suburban neighborhoods. The region offers endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, from hunting in the nearby game lands to deep-sea fishing in the ocean to just lounging on the nearby beaches. With Wilmington and Jacksonville so close at hand, you can easily hop over to either city for work or leisure anytime.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Holly Ridge, NC is $1,487 for one bedroom, $1,747 for two bedrooms, and $1,921 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Holly Ridge has increased by 5.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,487/month
776 Sq Ft
House
$2,234/month
620 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,427/month
821 Sq Ft
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Transportation

23

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

37

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Dixon Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

736 Students

6
out of 10

Dixon High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,149 Students

5
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.