Holly Springs, GA

Holly Springs, Georgia

Holly Springs, Georgia, in Cherokee county, is 13 miles NW of Roswell, Georgia (center to center) and 30 miles N of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is conveniently located inside the Atlanta metropolitan area. There are an estimated 3,195 people in Holly Springs.

The People and Families of Holly Springs

In Holly Springs, about 68% of adults are married. Many folks in Holly Springs are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the city, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Holly Springs. The kids here are young and many.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the city than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Holly Springs had a median family income of $61,651. Holly Springs has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Holly Springs living below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Holly Springs Housing

Approximately 79% of housing in Holly Springs is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Holly Springs, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Holly Springs, 95% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in the city is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

Holly Springs strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 12%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Holly Springs, GA

Comparing Holly Springs to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Holly Springs Almanac

Holly Springs Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Holly Springs Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Holly Springs residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Nearby Cities and Towns

Holly Springs Colleges

(List of All Georgia Colleges)

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