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Mount Holly, NC

A town of about 18,208 people in Gaston County, part of the Charlotte area. Resident comments and photos are about Mount Holly; job numbers cover the wider area.

Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Around Mount Holly

Freightliner Factory Mount Holly NC
Freightliner Factory Mount Holly NC · Photo: SunDawn, CC BY-SA 4.0
Mount Holly, North Carolina Fire Department
Mount Holly, North Carolina Fire Department · Photo: SunDawn, CC BY-SA 4.0
Mount Holly NC City Sign
Mount Holly NC City Sign · Photo: SunDawn, CC BY-SA 4.0
Mount Holly NC Downtown
Mount Holly NC Downtown · Photo: SunDawn, CC BY-SA 4.0
Mt. Holly Cotton Mill, Mt. Holly, NC
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Where it is
Mount Holly
Mount Holly in North Carolina
North Carolina in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of Mount Holly's center.

8
grocery stores
30
restaurants
6
coffee shops
24
parks
21
playgrounds
3
libraries
1
live theater
1
museum
3
bookstores
3
gyms
2
bars
1
pharmacy
3
hospitals

None found within 5 miles: movie theaters.

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What rent costs

Of about 2,298 rented homes in Mount Holly, 94% rent for under $2,000 a month and 100% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 41%
$1,000 to $1,499: 34%
$1,500 to $1,999: 19%
$2,000 to $2,499: 4%
$2,500 to $2,999: 1%
$3,000 or more: 0%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

What moving costs

Hiring movers

Average cost: $1,946

From a 2025 survey of 1,000 people who hired movers. This Old House. Your quote depends on your stuff, stairs and the time of year.

Moving in as a renter

The middle rented home in Mount Holly rents for $1,000 to $1,499 a month. First month plus a one-month deposit comes to about $2,000 to $2,998 before you get the keys.

Estimate from Census rent data (2019 to 2023, rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Deposits and fees vary by landlord and state law.

Public schools

One public school district serves this county, with about 30,281 students. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Gaston County Schools · Gastonia
30,281 students · 16.6 students per teacher · 56 schools · grades Pre-K to 13

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$384,458
What a typical home sells for across the Charlotte area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026
Average commute
27 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Homeowners insurance
About $3,124 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in NC. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Median household income
$65,472
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
0.8% of home value a year
About $800 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Flat 3.99%
NC's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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