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Holly Springs.
About
Life in Holly Springs
Holly Springs is a rapidly growing Atlanta suburb that's caught in that interesting sweet spot between genuine small-town feel and legitimate job market access. With a 2.8% unemployment rate and I-575 running straight through town, most residents can land work either locally or make that 33-minute average commute to Atlanta without too much pain. What actually keeps people here is the family-oriented community feel despite the growth.
Holly Springs at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Foreign-Born
5.6%
Broadband Internet
93.9%
of households
Population Growth
+23.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.6% foreign-born, most often from Dominican Republic
Who lives in Holly Springs: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Holly Springs, the largest foreign-born group is from Dominican Republic (17.8%), and 4.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.0%
of residents
65 and Older
11.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
43.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.9%
of households
Married Couples
64.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.67
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 33% above GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Holly Springs
In Holly Springs, rent runs 33% above the GA average, and home values are 48% above the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
67.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
28.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,740
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
75.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2009
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $429,556 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below GA average
Unemployment in Holly Springs
Unemployment in Cherokee County, which includes Holly Springs, is 0.6 percentage points lower than the GA average.
Unemployment rate
Holly Springs: Cherokee County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Cherokee County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Holly Springs Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute32.5 min avg
How Holly Springs residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Holly Springs, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 38% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 37 mi
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Major hub51.5M 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 100% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Holly Springs runs 100% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
0
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
350.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Holly Springs Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 15 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
85.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Cherokee County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Cherokee County, which includes Holly Springs, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 15 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $161,000 |
| 2024 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $78,000 |
| 2023 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $36,000 |
| 2022 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $114,000 |
| 2021 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.0M |
| 2020 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $492,000 |
| 2019 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $40,000 |
| 2018 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $37,000 |
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.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Cherokee County, county-wide
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Cobb County, GA (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 17 miles from Holly Springs) is typically good — 229 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
35
Good Days
229
per year
Moderate Days
16
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Cobb County, GA (17 mi away)
Climate87°F summers, 31°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Holly Springs has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 31°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
72°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
53°/31°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
53.5"
Annual Snowfall
1.3"
Hot Days/Year
44
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
68
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
96
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F | 29°F | 4.92" |
| Feb | 55°F | 32°F | 4.43" |
| Mar | 63°F | 39°F | 4.97" |
| Apr | 72°F | 46°F | 4.53" |
| May | 79°F | 56°F | 3.90" |
| Jun | 85°F | 64°F | 4.01" |
| Jul | 88°F | 67°F | 4.90" |
| Aug | 87°F | 67°F | 4.13" |
| Sep | 82°F | 61°F | 3.94" |
| Oct | 73°F | 49°F | 3.42" |
| Nov | 62°F | 38°F | 3.94" |
| Dec | 54°F | 32°F | 4.69" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Holly Springs
Uninsured
6.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Holly Springs's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Northside Hospital Cherokee
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.3 mi away · Canton
Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · 11.9 mi away · Roswell
Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.3 mi away · Marietta
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.
Education13.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Holly Springs
Holly Springs's student/teacher ratio is 13.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 45.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
45.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, 16 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Holly Springs
Holly Springs has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (16 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
16 mi awayKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
16 mi awayMartin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
29 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
67 mi awayChickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park
70 mi awayFreedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
89 mi awayRussell Cave National Monument
National Monument
94 mi awayCities Near Holly Springs
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Holly Springs FAQ
Is Holly Springs, Georgia affordable?⌄
Holly Springs's median rent is $1,850/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $113,992/year. Median home value is $448,400.
Is Holly Springs, Georgia safe?⌄
Holly Springs's violent crime rate was 0 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 351 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Holly Springs, Georgia?⌄
Cherokee County, which includes Holly Springs, has an unemployment rate of 2.8%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Holly Springs, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Holly Springs is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,850/month and median household income is $113,992/year. The median home value is $448,400. About 67% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Holly Springs, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Holly Springs is 33 minutes, which is longer than 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