The Town FilesHolley, Florida
Community in Santa Rosa County · population 2,484 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $415,300
- Household income
- $104,565
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 91°
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 38.1
Holley is a community of 2,484 people in Santa Rosa County, Florida. The median home is worth $415,300, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for families than 98% of Florida towns, better for cycling than 88% of Florida towns, easier by car than 88% of Florida towns.
How Holley ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Holley is worth $415,300, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $104,565, which is more affordable than 67% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,677 a month. 83.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Holley | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $415,300 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,677 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $104,565 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 83.4% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 2007 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Holley
| People | Holley | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.1 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.6% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 27.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.7% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.5% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 18.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.7% | — |
| Work from home | 18.2% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 41.8 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.9% | 92.4% |
Weather in Holley
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 41.0°F. About 63.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year. Expect about 86 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 23 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Holley since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on December 21, 1969 about 4.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 4, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 3 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on May 15, 2022.
Severe weather in Santa Rosa County since 1996
Santa Rosa County has been included in 45 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2026 | Hurricane | DR-4955: Hurricane Isaias |
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3655: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Santa Rosa County
Santa Rosa County had 43,548 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,217 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Holley itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Holley
- Navarre, FL2.7 mi · 40,817 people · home $375,700
- Navarre Beach, FL5.3 mi · 1,123 people · home $779,900
- Woodlawn Beach, FL7.1 mi · 2,741 people · home $403,900
- Midway, FL7.1 mi · 19,567 people · home $381,600
- Tiger Point, FL10.2 mi · 3,342 people · home $427,900
- Hurlburt Field, FL11.2 mi · 2,176 people · home —
- East Milton, FL11.9 mi · 14,309 people · home $212,900
- Bagdad, FL12.3 mi · 4,467 people · home $227,900
Holley questions
Is Holley, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Holley scores better for retirees than 71% of Florida towns and quieter than 70%. 18.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.1).
How much does a house cost in Holley?
The median owner-occupied home in Holley is valued at $415,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $104,565, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $1,677 a month.
What is the weather like in Holley?
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 41.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 63.5 inches of precipitation a year.
Does Holley get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Holley since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on December 21, 1969. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)