Holly Springs, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Cherokee County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
17,693 Population 2,414/sq mi density
$111,224 Median Income $40,227 per capita
$414,700 Home Value $431,817 Zillow
$1,927 Median Rent 38.9% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
5 Violent Crime/100K 499 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$111,224 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$414,700 home value, $1,927/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.6 / 5.0
5 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: $431,817
Median Rent
$1,927/mo
66% above
38.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
5/100K
99% below
499/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.0%
19% above
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
5% above
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

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
89%
Crime
1%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Holly Springs a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
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 3.2% (11% 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 $431,817. 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 5 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 99% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 499/100K.

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 (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population17,693
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density2,414/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born6.4%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$111,224
Per Capita$40,227
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$13,257M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,044

Housing

A+
Home Value$414,700
Rent$1,927
Ownership74.2%
Zillow$431,817
Housing Units6,345
Rent Burden38.9%

Crime

C+
Violent5/100K
Property499/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain55.6 in/yr
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.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 455 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.