At a Glance
Median Income
$61,221
$36,723 per capita
Home Value
$174,900
Zillow: $312,940
Median Rent
$974/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
81/100K
647/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.4%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Holly Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Holly's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Holly a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Holly residents earn a median household income of $61,221 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,723. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 43,047 business establishments, including 3,099 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Holly is $174,900 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $312,940. Median rent is $974/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Holly reports 81 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 647/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.4% of adults in Holly hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Holly has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population5,971
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density2,110/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,221
Per Capita$36,723
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$143,144M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,498
Housing
A+
Home Value$174,900
Rent$974
Ownership65.7%
Zillow$312,940
Housing Units2,820
Rent Burden22.5%
Crime
F
Violent81/100K
Property647/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault16/100K
Burglary210/100K
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,101/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation915 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.4%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute33 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries40
Did You Know?
The median home in Holly was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Oakland County International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
24.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 3,099 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.
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