A name like Holly Springs conjures images of cool waters steadily trickling from resilient, deep aquifers, springs that run past vibrant, age-old holly trees that have withstood storms and droughts, wars and depressions, and times of peace and prosperity. Indeed, this southern Wake Town originated at such a place, where 40-foot holly trees towered over freshwater springs. Some of the local centuries-old springs feed creeks and ponds to this day.
Located in southwestern Wake County, N.C., Holly Springs is growing rapidly while preserving its small town atmosphere.
Distance to Triangle Destinations
- Raleigh: 15 miles
- Durham: 25 miles
- Chapel Hill: 30 miles
- Research Triangle Park: 18 miles
- Raleigh-Durham International Airport: 23 miles
Distance to Other Destinations
- Charlotte: 170 miles
- Wilmington (coast): 140 miles
- Pinehurst: 60 miles
- Atlanta: 410 miles
- Washington, DC : 272 miles
Demographics
Median Household Income (2000): $69,550
Median Age: 30.7
Owner-Occupied Housing: 85.7%
Average Value of Residential Properties: $173,116
Educational Attainment
- High school graduate or higher: 92.2 percent
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 50.7 percent
- Graduate or professional degree: 12.2 percent
Source: U.S. Census Bureau-Census 2000, Wake County Revenue Dept., U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development