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About
Life in Holly Hill
Holly Hill is a community of 13,002 people in Florida. The median household income is $55,412, median rent runs about $1,431 per month, and median home values are around $205,100. Unemployment is low at 4.5%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Holly Hill at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
45.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
21.5%
Foreign-Born
10.9%
Broadband Internet
88.1%
of households
Population Growth
+2.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.9% foreign-born, most often from Venezuela
Who lives in Holly Hill: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Holly Hill, the largest foreign-born group is from Venezuela (19.7%), and 11.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
16.1%
of residents
65 and Older
23.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.6%
of households
Married Couples
26.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.26
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 14% below FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Holly Hill
In Holly Hill, rent runs 14% below the FL average, and home values are 43% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
30.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
99.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,356
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
53.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1978
median year built
Vacant Homes
18.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $199,089 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts above FL average
Unemployment in Holly Hill
Unemployment in Volusia County, which includes Holly Hill, is 0.6 percentage points higher than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Holly Hill: Volusia County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Volusia County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Holly Hill is about 2% of Volusia County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Holly Hill Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute23.7 min avg
How Holly Hill residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Holly Hill, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 73% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 mi
Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)
Regional airport · few flights375k passengers boarded in 2025
- 59 mi
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Major hub28.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 23% below national average
Crime rates for 2022
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2022. It's compared with the national rate for 2022.
Violent crime in Holly Hill runs 23% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
306.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (398 national, 2022)
Property Crime Rate
1,487.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,999 national, 2022)
Holly Hill Police Department
Natural DisastersRip Current most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Volusia County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Volusia County, which includes Holly Hill, the most common type is rip current, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Rip Current | $553,000 |
| 2024 | 8 | Flash Flood | $267.0M |
| 2023 | 9 | Rip Current | None reported |
| 2022 | 26 | Rip Current | $850.0M |
| 2021 | 13 | Hail | $7,000 |
| 2020 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8.1M |
| 2019 | 14 | Rip Current | None reported |
| 2018 | 12 | Rip Current | $290,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Volusia County, county-wide
Holly Hill is about 2% of Volusia County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Volusia County, which includes Holly Hill, is typically good — 297 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
297
per year
Moderate Days
68
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Volusia County, county-wide
Holly Hill is about 2% of Volusia County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 51°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Holly Hill has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and warm winters (avg low 51°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
79°/62°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/75°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
82°/67°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
70°/51°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
57
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
3
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
131
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 49°F | 2.99" |
| Feb | 70°F | 52°F | 2.95" |
| Mar | 74°F | 57°F | 3.61" |
| Apr | 79°F | 62°F | 2.58" |
| May | 84°F | 69°F | 3.51" |
| Jun | 88°F | 73°F | 6.67" |
| Jul | 89°F | 75°F | 6.75" |
| Aug | 89°F | 76°F | 6.66" |
| Sep | 87°F | 74°F | 6.78" |
| Oct | 82°F | 68°F | 4.91" |
| Nov | 76°F | 60°F | 3.18" |
| Dec | 71°F | 53°F | 2.93" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Holly Hill
Uninsured
20.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Holly Hill's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Halifax Health Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.1 mi away · Daytona Beach
Adventhealth Daytona Beach
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.6 mi away · Daytona Beach
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Holly Hill
Holly Hill's student/teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 20.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
20.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Holly Hill (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 10,176 students · in-state tuition $3,106 · 40% graduate · median earnings $41,756 (10 yrs after entry)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
3.8 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 9,139 students · in-state tuition $12,553 · 31% graduate · median earnings $92,069 (10 yrs after entry)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
3.8 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 7,860 students · in-state tuition $46,181 · 69% graduate · median earnings $92,069 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,732 students · in-state tuition $14,794 · 35% graduate · median earnings $42,476 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Fort Matanzas National Monument, 34 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Holly Hill
Holly Hill has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Matanzas National Monument (34 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
34 mi awayCanaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
36 mi awayCastillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
48 mi awayTimucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
Ecological & Historic Preserve
89 mi awayCities Near Holly Hill
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Holly Hill FAQ
Is Holly Hill, Florida affordable?⌄
Holly Hill's median rent is $1,431/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $55,412/year. Median home value is $205,100.
Is Holly Hill, Florida safe?⌄
Holly Hill's violent crime rate was 307 per 100,000 residents in 2022, which is below the national average of 398/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1488 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Holly Hill, Florida?⌄
Volusia County, which includes Holly Hill, has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Holly Hill, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Holly Hill is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,431/month and median household income is $55,412/year. The median home value is $205,100. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Holly Hill, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Holly Hill is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from