North Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Holly Springs is a mid-size city in North Carolina with a population of 43,429. Residents earn $132,435 per year, which is 76% above the national average.
Based on current data, Holly Springs receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Holly Springs offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Holly Springs is $132,435, which is significantly higher than the national average — 76% above $75,149. This places Holly Springs among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Holly Springs is $485,500, making it a premium housing market at 72% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,858 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Holly Springs is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 67 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 893 per 100,000, 54% below the national average.
Holly Springs is a highly educated community — 67.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Holly Springs enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 87.2% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.8% |
| 4% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $132,435 |
| 76% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $51,487 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,477 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $117,835 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 50,997 |
| County GDP | $128,428M |
| Restaurants | 2,765 |
| Healthcare | 3,559 |
| Retail | 3,595 |
| Manufacturing | 605 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,347 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.10% |
| Commute Time | 28.5 min |
| Work from Home | 30.5% |
| Census Median | $485,500 |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $574,492 |
| Median List Price | $675,000 |
| Median List Price | $675,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $217 |
| Homes Sold | 44 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.5% |
| Price Drops | 18.1% |
| Inventory | 116 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,858 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,949 |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,347 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.10% |
| Obesity | 26.5% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.6% |
| Depression | 24.2% |
| Mental Distress | 14.3% |
| Physical Distress | 8.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,322/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,559 |
| Total Violent | 66.6/100K |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Murder | 3.3/100K |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 23.3/100K |
| Assault | 40.0/100K |
| Total Property | 892.6/100K |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 156.5/100K |
| Theft | 719.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 16.7/100K |
| Arson | 10.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.1 inches |
| 24% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Area | 19.4 sq mi (50.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,234/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6533°N, 78.8408°W |
| County FIPS | 37183 |
Winner: Democrat by 25.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 67.7% |
| 101% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,234/sq mi |
| Total Area | 19.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 12 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 13 |
| Public Libraries | 23 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,559 |
| Restaurants | 2,765 |
| Retail Stores | 3,595 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 28.5 min |
| Work from Home | 30.5% |