Holly Springs, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Wake County County
Holly Springs, NC
At a Glance
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)
Is Holly Springs a Good Place to Live?
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 3.5% (3% 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 $574,699. 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 123 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 842/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.