The Town FilesHolly, Michigan
Village in Oakland County · population 5,997 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $192,300
- Household income
- $64,305
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 53 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 41.2
Holly is a village of 5,997 people in Oakland County, Michigan. The median home is worth $192,300, close to the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks more of a college town than 99% of Michigan towns, more walkable than 95% of Michigan towns, hipper than 94% of Michigan towns.
How Holly ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Holly is worth $192,300, close to the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $64,305, which is more affordable than 43% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $992 a month. 70.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Holly | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $192,300 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $992 | $955 |
| Median household income | $64,305 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 70.9% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.5% | — |
Who lives in Holly
| People | Holly | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.2 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.6% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 20.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.6% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.5% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 2.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 13.2% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 35.2 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.0% | 88.8% |
Weather in Holly
July highs average 80.5°F and January lows 15.2°F. About 34.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 52.9 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 149 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Holly since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 8, 1953 about 9.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 6 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 10, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 27, 2014.
Severe weather in Oakland County since 1996
Oakland County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2024 | Flood | DR-4757: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 15, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4607: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 25, 2014 | Flood | DR-4195: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Oakland County
Oakland County had 723,862 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $77,917 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Holly itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Public schools in Holly
5 public schools with 2,609 students, about 15.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly High School | 8-12 | 1,016 | 16.9 |
| Holly Academy (charter) | K-8 | 557 | 15.9 |
| Patterson Elementary School | PK-5 | 439 | 13.7 |
| Holly Elementary School | PK-5 | 319 | 13.3 |
| Rose Pioneer Elementary School | PK-5 | 278 | 13.2 |
Towns near Holly
- Holly, MI2.4 mi · 12,006 people · home $240,800
- Rose, MI4.0 mi · 6,188 people · home $345,100
- Fenton, MI4.8 mi · 12,050 people · home $235,900
- Lake Fenton, MI5.5 mi · 5,905 people · home $396,800
- Groveland, MI6.3 mi · 5,912 people · home $342,500
- Fenton, MI6.9 mi · 16,843 people · home $354,800
- Springfield, MI7.1 mi · 14,703 people · home $384,800
- Tyrone, MI7.4 mi · 11,986 people · home $370,600
Holly questions
Is Holly, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Holly scores better for retirees than 48% of Michigan towns and quieter than 7%. 16.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.2).
How much does a house cost in Holly?
The median owner-occupied home in Holly is valued at $192,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,305, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $992 a month.
What is the weather like in Holly?
July highs average 80.5°F and January lows 15.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.5 inches of precipitation a year and 52.9 inches of snow.
Does Holly get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Holly since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 8, 1953. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- 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)