At a Glance
Median Income
$132,435
$51,487 per capita
Home Value
$485,500
Zillow: $574,492
Median Rent
$1,858/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
65/100K
664/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
67.7%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.5%
7.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
310 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Holly Springs a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 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 $132,435 , which is 76% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,487. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 50,997 business establishments, including 2,765 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Holly Springs is $485,500 , 72% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $574,492. Median rent is $1,858/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2007.
Safety & Crime
Holly Springs reports 65 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 664/100K. The murder rate is 2.6/100K.
Education
67.7% of adults in Holly Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(101% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Holly Springs has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population43,429
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density2,234/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$132,435
Per Capita$51,487
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$128,428M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,477
Housing
A+
Home Value$485,500
Rent$1,858
Ownership83.4%
Zillow$574,492
Housing Units14,364
Rent Burden28.6%
Crime
F
Violent65/100K
Property664/100K
Murder2.6/100K
Assault41/100K
Burglary57/100K
Health
Obesity26.5%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking7.9%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death5,322/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain47.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation449 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+67.7%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+24.5%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 62%
Commute29 min
Broadband97.8%
Internet Speed230 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries23
Did You Know?
Holly Springs was founded in 1800.
The median home in Holly Springs was built in 2007.
30.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Raleigh-Durham International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 230 Mbps.
There are 2,765 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 91 fatal vehicle crashes.
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