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Holly, Michigan

Introduction to Holly, Michigan

Holly, Michigan is 13 miles NW of Waterford, Michigan (center to center) and 43 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. The population of the village is 6,135.

Holly History

In 1831, the first settler, Nathan Herrick, arrived and in 1843 Ira C. Alger constructed a dam across the Shiawassee River and built a sawmill in the area. He also built a grist mill the following year. The village was named due to an abundance of holly trees in the region. In 1855, the first train entered the area and in the 1860s, Holly became the first rail junction of Michigan. It was officially incorporated as a village in 1865, and in 1875 a fire destroyed a great deal of the village. Numerous buildings on the east side were completely burned.

Holly and Nearby Attractions

  • Flushing Area Museum
  • Cranbrook
  • Waterworks Park
  • Groveland Oaks County Park
  • Hadley House Museum
  • Detroit Zoo

Things To Do In Holly

Exhibits on regional history are showcased in the Flushing Area Museum. The Alfred P. Sloan Museum includes antique autos, as well as artifacts reflecting the heritage of the area. The Flint Institute of Arts, the Cranbrook Art Museum, and the Cranbrook Institute of Science are also close by. Among the popular parks in the village of Holly are the Waterworks Park, the Lakeside Park, the Ganshaw Park, the Crapo Park, and the Cyclone Park. Holly also offers easy access to the Detroit Zoo, and the Eastern Market. In addition, the community celebrates the Dickens Festival in the month of November every year.

Holly Transportation

The closest major airport is the Bishop International Airport.

Holly Higher Education

Baker College of Flint, Cleary College, Kettering University, Mott Community College, and the University of Michigan - Flint are located close to Holly.

Comparative Profile of Holly, MI

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Men88
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women78
Racial Diversity48
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population33
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income78
People Above Poverty67
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work77
Short Commute Times32
Working at Home12
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Housing Recently Built79
Affordability of Rents64
People Living Alone65
Affordability of Property Taxes54
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