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Mount Holly, NC

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Charming Hiking Trails Historic Great Schools North Carolina

Located in Gaston County – northwest of Downtown Charlotte – the city of Mount Holly is just as charming as it is beautiful. Miles of trails wind along the banks of the Catawba River, so there’s never a dull view.

The area that is now Mount Holly was first issued land grant by King George II in the mid-1700s. With a fast-growing community, you’ll see an abundance of cafes, family-owned bakeries, and vintage clothing shops (especially on the intersection of North Main Street and East Charlotte Avenue). Residents peruse down these thoroughfares daily, popping by Catawba Coffee Company for their delicious fresh brew.

Textile plays a huge part in Mount Holly’s economy. The city is a close-knit community just a short distance from Charlotte attractions – and it has a top-notch school system. From their apartments, residents have direct access to Interstate 85, Belmont Abbey College, and the airport. Historic downtown district is full of shops and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Mount Holly, NC is $1,331 for one bedroom, and $1,467 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mount Holly has increased by 2.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,331/month
660 Sq Ft
House
$1,930/month
1,615 Sq Ft
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Transportation

34

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

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.

25

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

Ida Rankin Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

507 Students

8
out of 10

Pinewood Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

485 Students

8
out of 10

Mount Holly Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

557 Students

6
out of 10

East Gaston High

Public

Grades 9-12

883 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • E-Corps Expeditions Inc.
  • Schiele Museum of Natural History
  • Carolina Raptor Center
  • Latta Plantation Nature Center

Airports

  • Charlotte/Douglas International
  • Concord-Padgett Regional

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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.