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Holly Springs, NC


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Holly Springs, North Carolina

Introduction to Holly Springs, North Carolina

Holly Springs, North Carolina, in Wake county, is 10 miles S of Cary, North Carolina (center to center) and 13 miles SW of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town, which is conveniently located inside the Raleigh - Durham - Chapel Hill metropolitan area, has an estimated 9,192 residents.

Holly Springs History

The Tuscarora Indians, who originally inhabited this region, used the area as a hunting ground. In the 1720s, an influx of European settlers arrived, and a community grew beside the fresh water springs, which were considered the original "holly springs". In the 1800s, the area had a general store, a Baptist Church, a Masonic Lodge, a sawmill, and a cotton gin. During the Civil War and in the following years, there was a decline in the community. However, the arrival of an entrepreneur, George Benton Alford, led to a revival. Alford started several businesses, including a sawmill, a cotton gin, a mercantile store, and the Holly Springs Land and Improvement Company. He also established the "Cape Fear Enterprise" newspaper. Holly Springs was incorporated as a town in 1877.

Holly Springs and Nearby Attractions

  • North Carolina Museum of History
  • State Capitol
  • Jordan Lake State Recreation Area
  • J.C. Raulston Arboretum
  • Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve

Things To Do In Holly Springs

State Capitol, the Greek Revival structure constructed in the 1830s, is a historic site near Holly Springs. The North Carolina Museum of History, the North Carolina State Museum of Natural Sciences, the North Carolina Museum of Art, and the Ackland Art Museum showcase exhibits reflecting the natural, historical, and cultural background of the region. Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve features trails and a nature center, while facilities for swimming, boating, fishing, camping, hiking, and picnicking are available at the Jordan Lake State Recreation Area. J.C. Raulston Arboretum is another popular attraction in the area.

Holly Springs Transportation

Raleigh – Durham International Airport is the closest major airport.

Holly Springs Higher Education

Nearby colleges include Wake Technical College, Meredith College, Shaw University, and Durham Technical Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyHolly Springs Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 6%Holly Springs People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 7%Holly Springs Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 7%Holly Springs Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Holly Springs College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 10%Holly Springs Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 10%Holly Springs Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Holly Springs, NC

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity87
Male Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Women810
Well-Paid Single Men810
Female Share of the Population32
Age of the Population21
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income910
People in Middle Class or Better910
People Above Poverty810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work47
Public Transportation Use36
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes51
Affordability of Rents31
People Living Alone21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime810
Low Violent Crime68
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