With about 43,429 residents, Holly Springs is one of North Carolina's notable places. Holly Springs was founded in 1800 and sits in Wake County. The median age is 36.3 and the median household income is $132,435. Homes carry a median value of $485,500, and about 83% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (74.2%). Around 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 29 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
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Common questions
Holly Springs — frequently asked
What is the population of Holly Springs, North Carolina?
Holly Springs has a population of about 43,429, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Holly Springs?
The median home value in Holly Springs is $485,500, and the median gross rent is $1,858/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Holly Springs safe? What is the crime rate?
Holly Springs Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 81 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Holly Springs face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Wake County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including hail, heat wave, ice storm.
How many schools are in Holly Springs?
Holly Springs has 9 public schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Holly Springs?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Holly Springs. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.