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Living in Holly Springs
Holly Springs is a town in southern Wake County, about 18 miles by road from downtown Raleigh. The Census Bureau estimated 50,288 people in July 2025, up from 41,263 in 2020.
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Quick facts
- People in the town
- 50,288July 2025 Census estimate, up from 41,263 in the April 2020 estimates baseSource
- Schools
- Wake County Public School SystemOne district for all of Wake County; 160,461 students projected for 2026-27 in 204 schoolsSource
- Downtown Raleigh
- About 29 min17.8 miles from Town Hall, 128 S Main St to the State Capitol, no traffic. Estimate
- Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- About 32 min22.9 miles from Town Hall, 128 S Main St, no traffic. Estimate
- Property tax
- About 0.88% of assessed valueWake County 53.71 cents plus town 34.35 cents per $100, 2026Source
Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods not collected in this pass.
Schools
Wake County Public School System: Every address in the Wake County part of town
A normal week here
Soccer Club, 7:30 AM, Womble Park
Womble Park, Holly Springs
Free Children's Movies at the Holly Springs Cultural Center
Holly Springs Cultural Center, Holly Springs
Mah Jongg Club, 1P-4P, Hunt Center
W.E. Hunt Recreation Center | Community Room, Holly Springs
Comedian John Floyd
Holly Springs Cultural Center, Holly Springs
$20 adults, $17 seniors and students.
Everything this week in Holly Springs · Friday night football · The Brunch list · Kids
Property taxes
| Who taxes it | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Wake County | $0.5371 per $100 of assessed value (2026) | Source |
| Town of Holly Springs | $0.3435 per $100 (2026) | Source |
| Town of Holly Springs vehicle fee | $25 per vehicle a year (2026), on the county bill | Source |
| Typical 2026 rate inside the town, before relief | About 0.88% |
Wake County bills and collects county and town property tax on one bill. Wake County's 2026 rate of 53.71 cents is up 2 cents from 2025.
The basics
Town Hall128 S Main St, 919-577-3111. Town of Holly Springs
TrashThe town provides garbage, recycling and yard waste service to homes. New residents
WaterThe town provides water and wastewater. Apply online or at Town Hall; Finance is (919) 557-3925. New residents
LibraryHolly Springs Community Library, 300 W Ballentine St. Library locations
Car feeThe town's $25 vehicle decal fee comes on the Wake County tax bill. Taxes
The short version
Quick answers
How many people live in Holly Springs, North Carolina?
50,288. July 2025 Census estimate, up from 41,263 in the April 2020 estimates base.
What school district is Holly Springs in?
Wake County Public School System: Every address in the Wake County part of town
How far is Holly Springs from Raleigh?
About 29 min to downtown Raleigh, 17.8 miles from Town Hall, 128 S Main St to the State Capitol, no traffic. Estimate.
What is the property tax rate in Holly Springs, North Carolina?
About 0.88%, typical 2026 rate inside the town, before relief, adding up Wake County, Town of Holly Springs, Town of Holly Springs vehicle fee. Exemptions can lower the bill.
When is trash pickup in Holly Springs?
The town provides garbage, recycling and yard waste service to homes.
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