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Holly Springs, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Cherokee County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
17,693 Population 2,414/sq mi density
$111,224 Median Income $40,227 per capita
$414,700 Home Value $431,601 Zillow
$1,927 Median Rent 38.9% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
101 Violent Crime/100K 1,773 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$111,224 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$414,700 home value, $1,927/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
101 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Holly Springs, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$111,224
48% above
$40,227 per capita
Home Value
$414,700
47% above
Zillow: $431,601
Median Rent
$1,927/mo
66% above
38.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
101/100K
73% below
1,773/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.0%
19% above
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
5% above
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Holly Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Holly Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
148%
Home Value
147%
Rent
166%
Poverty
22%
Bachelor's
119%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
27%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Holly Springs a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Holly Springs residents earn a median household income of $111,224 , which is 48% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,227. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,029 business establishments, including 455 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Holly Springs is $414,700 , 47% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $431,601. Median rent is $1,927/month, with 38.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2007.

Safety & Crime

Holly Springs reports 101 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,773/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

40.0% of adults in Holly Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% above the national average). 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Holly Springs has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population17,693
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density2,414/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$111,224
Per Capita$40,227
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$13,257M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,044

Housing

A+
Home Value$414,700
Rent$1,927
Ownership74.2%
Zillow$431,601
Housing Units6,345
Rent Burden38.9%

Crime

F
Violent101/100K
Property1,773/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault81/100K
Burglary181/100K

Health

Obesity33.8%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,753/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain56.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,077 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.0%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute33 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Holly Springs was built in 2007.
20.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 455 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.