Living in Holly Springs, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Holly Springs · Census data 2020–2024
Holly Springs has 45,248 residents with a median age of 36.5. The median household income is $135,578 (87% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $535,800, the median rent is $2,021/month.
Holly Springs at a glance
- Population
- 45,248
- Median age
- 36.5State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $135,578State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $535,800State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $2,021/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 80.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67.3%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Holly Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 87% higher than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Home values 85% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Holly Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Holly Springs the median home value is $535,800, 61% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,021 per month, which is 29.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,430 a month in housing costs.
Holly Springs median household income
The median household income in Holly Springs is $135,578 and the income per person is $53,656. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Holly Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 15,625
- Owner-occupied
- 80.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.4%
- Vacant
- 4.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2008
- Average household size
- 3.02
Holly Springs demographics
- Population
- 45,248
- Median age
- 36.5
- Under 18
- 32.4%
- 65 and older
- 8.9%
- Households
- 14,982
- Foreign-born
- 11.4%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Holly Springs ›
Education in Holly Springs
67.3% of adults 25 and older in Holly Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 26.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Holly Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 33.5%
- Drive alone
- 60.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.1%
Holly Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Springs | 45,248 | $135,578 | $535,800 | $2,021 |
| Fuquay-Varina | 40,485 | $115,497 | $451,500 | $1,720 |
| Apex | 70,630 | $144,135 | $576,100 | $1,902 |
| Cary | 179,306 | $134,905 | $580,200 | $1,738 |
| Angier | 6,241 | $52,214 | $268,200 | $894 |
| Morrisville | 31,422 | $125,396 | $518,800 | $1,858 |
| Garner | 34,473 | $78,756 | $355,000 | $1,549 |
| Moncure | 1,039 | $54,076 | — | $544 |
| Fearrington Village | 2,356 | $86,116 | $472,600 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Holly Springs, NC?
The median household income in Holly Springs is $135,578, 87% higher than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Holly Springs?
The median home value in Holly Springs is $535,800, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Holly Springs?
The median gross rent in Holly Springs is $2,021 per month, about 29.7% of household income.
Is Holly Springs, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 87% higher than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: home values 85% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Holly Springs?
The median age in Holly Springs is 36.5 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Holly Springs?
The average commute to work in Holly Springs is 29 minutes; 33.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Holly Springs?
The unemployment rate in Holly Springs is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Holly Springs?
67.3% of adults in Holly Springs 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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