Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
15%
Mount Holly
Mount Holly, NC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,359
Population
17,985
Renter Mix
34% Rent
Jolly is the mutual feeling in Mount Holly
Charming
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Hiking Trails
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Historic
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Great Schools
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North Carolina
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$63,129
Average: $86,841
Education
4,383
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,398
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Mount Holly has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Mount Holly, NC is $1,362 for one bedroom, and $1,501 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mount Holly has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,362/month
671 Sq Ft
House
$2,037/month
1,652 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Mount Holly, NC is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Mountain Island Charter School
Public
Grades K-12
1,703 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
507 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
485 Students
Mountain Island Charter School
Public
Grades K-12
1,703 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
557 Students
Mountain Island Charter School
Public
Grades K-12
1,703 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
883 Students
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.