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Holden Beach, North Carolina, in Brunswick county, is 29 miles SW of Wilmington, North Carolina (center to center) and 130 miles S of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town is conveniently located inside the Wilmington metropolitan area. There are an estimated 787 people in Holden Beach.
In Holden Beach, about 74% of adults are married. Many folks in Holden Beach are married and settled down.
The town has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.
In 2000, Holden Beach had a median family income of $70,000. Holden Beach has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Holden Beach living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Holden Beach. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the town, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($4,250) in Holden Beach. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 88% of housing in Holden Beach is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Holden Beach contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in the town, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Holden Beach, 90% of commuters drive to work.
Holden Beach strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 5% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
Comparing Holden Beach to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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