Holly Springs, NC 27540 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Holly Springs, NC—27540

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$575,000

0.9% YoY Growth

Household Income

$126,000

22.9% YoY Growth

Days on Market

22.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.9%

Median Rent

$1,740

0.0% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,400

2.2% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,680

0.6% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,000

1.5% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Holly Springs, NC

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Holly Springs, NC is $575,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.9%. This indicates that home prices in Holly Springs, NC are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.9%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$575,000	-0.9%
Single Family	$577,000	-0.9%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Holly Springs, NC

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Holly Springs, NC is $1,860, with a year-over-year rent change of 0.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Holly Springs, NC is 1-bedrooms: $1,420, 2-bedrooms: $1,660, 3-bedrooms: $2,070, 4-bedrooms: $2,480. The most common rental property sizes in Holly Springs, NC are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 32.0% and 31.3% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,740	$1,860
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,400	$1,420
2 Bed Rent	$1,680	$1,660
3 Bed Rent	$2,000	$2,070
4 Bed Rent	$2,450	$2,480

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

3.3%

1 Bedroom

16.2%

2 Bedrooms

32.0%

3 Bedrooms

31.3%

4 Bedrooms

12.6%

5+ Bedrooms

4.6%

Property Listings — Holly Springs, NC

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Holly Springs, NC is 58. This is a increase of 33.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 30.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$617,000	1.0%
Listing Count	158	28.0%
Listings as % of Homes	1.4%	28.0%
Days on Market	67	22.0%

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Demographics — Holly Springs, NC

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Holly Springs, NC has a population of 46,000, which has increased by 22.6% over the past 5 years. Holly Springs, NC is a popular place for families, as children make up 33.0% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 64.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are many residents working remotely, with 30.4% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	46,000	22.6%
% Under 18	33.0%	4.1%
% Seniors	9.0%	18.4%
% WFH	30.4%	210.2%
% w/ College Degree	64.7%	20.9%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Holly Springs, NC is a predominantly white area, with 76.2% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 3.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Holly Springs, NC is asian, making up 7.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 8.9% of the population in Holly Springs, NC, and this percentage has increased by 29.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	76.2%	3.5%
% Black	7.1%	-41.8%
% Hispanic	5.3%	-33.8%
% Asian	7.2%	213.0%
% Foreign Born	8.9%	29.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — Holly Springs, NC

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 1637 mortgage originations in Holly Springs, NC, of which 93.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 54.0%, with 15.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Holly Springs, NC. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 8.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	1,637
% Conventional Loans	93.0%
% Government Loans	7.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	8.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Holly Springs, NC

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Holly Springs, NC under the Section 8 program is 4.2%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Holly Springs, NC, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	143
Total Units Section 8	103
% Rentals under Section 8	4.2%
% Occupied Section 8	91.5%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$550	$1,400	$1,950
2 Bedroom	$480	$1,680	$2,160
3 Bedroom	$690	$2,000	$2,690
4 Bedroom	$1,180	$2,450	$3,630

Holly Springs, NC—27540

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Holly Springs, NC

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Holly Springs, NC

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Holly Springs, NC

Demographics — Holly Springs, NC

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Holly Springs, NC

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Holly Springs, NC

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Holly Springs, NC

Home Price to Income Ratio

Holly Springs, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.4
Median Home Price	$575,000
Median Household Income	$126,000

Holly Springs, NC—27540

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Holly Springs, NC

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Holly Springs, NC

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Holly Springs, NC

Demographics — Holly Springs, NC

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Holly Springs, NC

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Holly Springs, NC

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Holly Springs, NC

Home Price to Income Ratio

Holly Springs, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Fuquay Varina, NC

Apex, NC

New Hill, NC

Apex, NC

Cary, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

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