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Mount Holly Area Facts

  • Mount Holly has a Livability Score of 66/100, which is considered good
  • Mount Holly crime rates are 33% lower than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Mount Holly is 6% higher than the North Carolina average
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Mount Holly North Carolina: A Historical District User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) I had an excellent experience while living in the historical district of Mount Holly North Carolina. The city is amidst Gaston County North Carolina. Mount Holly is conveniently located west of the queen city, Charlotte. The township is known for its cotton mill that is responsib ...Read More le for its contribution to the yarn industry. There are multiple public and private college and university options in the local area. Jobs are somewhat scarce as of most recent, and the cost of living is amicably inexpensive and stable. Home prices are somewhat steep for the area, but the weather is amazing.

Some of the best areas in Mount Holly North Carolina surround the Downtown Mount Holly Historic District and the Mount Holly Cotton Mill. The buildings in the area are stately, monumental buildings that are long-standing and vital parts of the city’s heritage. The weather is always nice, so exploring the city during any season is fun. Furthermore, Mount Holly is a safe, concerted community. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Mount Holly? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Woodlawn Park
      River Street Park
      Linear Park
      Mountain Island Park
      Zen Garden
      Veteran’s Park
      Catawba River Greenway
      Mountain Island Lake Park

      Entertainment

      Awaken Art Gallery
      Mount Holly Historical Society Museum
      Raptor Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Smoke and Barrel Cigar Bar and Lounge
      Sidetraxx Bar
      Marco's Pizza
      Domino's
      McDonald's
      Little Caesars
      ABC Store
      Sonic

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Mount Holly? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Mount Holly.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Mount Holly? The cost of living in Mount Holly is 99/100 - which is 6% higher than North Carolina.
      Mount Holly
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      North Carolina
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Mount Holly? Mount Holly crime rates are 1,643, which are 33% lower than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      1,643 per 100k people

      28% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 61  

      28% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -1%

      Year over year crime is down

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Mount Holly? The median income in Mount Holly is $57,379 which is 19% higher than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $57,3794% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $30,8403% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      32% higher than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Mount Holly a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      CaroMont Regional Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Moose Pharmacy (Previously Charlies Drug)

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Mount Holly home prices? Mount Holly home prices are $184,600 - which is 18% higher than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $184,600equal to the US average
      Median rent price
      $8649% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      65%

      2% higher than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Mount Holly have good schools? The Mount Holly graduation rate is 83% - which is 1% higher than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      83%

      equal to the US average

      School test scores
      44%

      9% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      12% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Mount Holly a good place to live? Mount Holly has an overall rating of 83% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      83%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      67%

      5 total surveys

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