salaryRent is higher than in 67% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.5 minutes each way. Most homes (75.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $78,760 a year. That is $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Georgia cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Georgia. It is number 124 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Holly Springs?
Share of households by yearly income. 39.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Holly Springs
| Size | Holly Springs | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,727 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,671 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,333 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,146 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Holly Springs overall?
Everyday prices in Georgia overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Holly Springs, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Holly Springs
Life in Holly Springs
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Holly Springs?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,142 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $448,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $44,840 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Holly Springs, GA?
Renting in Holly Springs costs a median of about $1,969 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Holly Springs?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $78,760 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Holly Springs cheap or expensive?
Holly Springs is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.2% of the typical household income of $122,940. It ranks 124th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Holly Springs?
The median homeowner in Holly Springs pays $3,740 a year in property taxes, about 0.83% of the median home value.
Is Holly Springs more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Georgia are 4% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Holly Springs?
The median home value in Holly Springs is $448,400, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
18,627 people live in Holly Springs. Numbers are typical (middle) values.