Living in Holly, Colorado

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Holly · Census data 2020–2024

Holly has 665 residents with a median age of 47.3. The median household income is $33,750 (65% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $99,800, the median rent is $330/month.

Holly is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Holly at a glance

Population
665
Median age
47.3State: 37.7
Median household income
$33,750State: $95,470
Median home value
$99,800State: $539,400
Median rent
$330/moState: $1,761
Homeowners
58.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.5%
Average commute
11 min

Is Holly a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 81% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%.

Cons: Median household income 65% lower than the Colorado median; a poverty rate of 18.7%.

The weather is best in May–June and September–October.

Cost of living in Holly

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Holly the median home value is $99,800, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $330 per month, which is 31.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,164 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Holly$99,800
Colorado$539,400
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Holly$330
Colorado$1,761
United States$1,413

Holly median household income

The median household income in Holly is $33,750 and the income per person is $32,463. 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).

Median household income

Holly$33,750
Colorado$95,470
United States$80,734

Housing in Holly: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
339
Owner-occupied
58.6%
Renter-occupied
41.4%
Vacant
18%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1968
Average household size
2.28

Holly demographics

Population
665
Median age
47.3
Under 18
18.2%
65 and older
38.3%
Households
278
Foreign-born
23.9%
Veterans
26.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White46.2%
Hispanic or Latino61.1%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Holly ›

Education in Holly

4.5% of adults 25 and older in Holly have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Holly4.5%
Colorado45.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Holly

Unemployment rate
1.2%State: 4.6%
Average commute
11 minState: 25 min
Work from home
1.5%
Drive alone
89.8%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0.9%
Homes with broadband
87.4%

Holly vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Holly665$33,750$99,800$330
Granada447$49,250$115,300$754
Syracuse1,699$67,361$120,800$734
Lamar7,611$53,188$152,900$858
Wiley422$60,114$140,300$950
Tribune758$80,263$112,500$786
Manter142$47,578——
Johnson City1,549$71,105$65,200$679
McClave128$59,236$136,800—

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Living in Holly: FAQ

What is the median household income in Holly, CO?

The median household income in Holly is $33,750, 65% lower than the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Holly?

The median home value in Holly is $99,800, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.

How much is rent in Holly?

The median gross rent in Holly is $330 per month, about 31.9% of household income.

Is Holly, CO a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 81% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%. Minuses: median household income 65% lower than the Colorado median; a poverty rate of 18.7%.

What is the median age in Holly?

The median age in Holly is 47.3 years (Colorado: 37.7).

How long is the commute in Holly?

The average commute to work in Holly is 11 minutes; 1.5% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Holly?

The unemployment rate in Holly is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Holly?

4.5% of adults in Holly have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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