The Town FilesHolly Hill, Florida
City in Volusia County · population 12,958 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $205,100
- Household income
- $55,412
- Jan low / Jul high
- 49° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 36
- Median age
- 45.0
Holly Hill is a city of 12,958 people in Volusia County, Florida. The median home is worth $205,100, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks hipper than 95% of Florida towns, better for first-time buyers than 93% of Florida towns, better transit than 90% of Florida towns.
How Holly Hill 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 Holly Hill is worth $205,100, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $55,412, which is more affordable than 77% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,431 a month. 53.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Holly Hill | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $205,100 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,431 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $55,412 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 53.0% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.8% | — |
Who lives in Holly Hill
| People | Holly Hill | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.0 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.0% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 16.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.0% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.5% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 9.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.9% | — |
| Work from home | 6.5% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 23.7 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.1% | 92.4% |
Weather in Holly Hill
July highs average 89.2°F and January lows 49.2°F. About 53.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 57 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 3 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
36 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Holly Hill since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on February 22, 1998 about 2.0 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 14 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 10, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 41 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on March 3, 1991.
Severe weather in Volusia County since 1996
Volusia County has been included in 44 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4734: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Volusia County
Volusia County had 189,265 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,114 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Holly Hill itself the ACS puts it at 7.5%.
Public schools in Holly Hill
1 public school with 1,054 students, about 14.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOLLY HILL SCHOOL | PK-8 | 1,054 | 14.1 |
Towns near Holly Hill
- Ormond Beach, FL4.6 mi · 43,080 people · home $354,800
- Daytona Beach, FL4.8 mi · 72,647 people · home $287,700
- South Daytona, FL6.0 mi · 12,865 people · home $222,200
- Daytona Beach Shores, FL6.5 mi · 5,179 people · home $437,800
- Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL6.9 mi · 7,312 people · home $392,300
- Port Orange, FL9.4 mi · 62,596 people · home $317,200
- Ponce Inlet, FL12.6 mi · 3,364 people · home $544,300
- Samsula-Spruce Creek, FL13.4 mi · 4,877 people · home $443,500
Holly Hill questions
Is Holly Hill, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Holly Hill scores better for retirees than 50% of Florida towns and quieter than 27%. 23.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.0).
How much does a house cost in Holly Hill?
The median owner-occupied home in Holly Hill is valued at $205,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,412, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $1,431 a month.
What is the weather like in Holly Hill?
July highs average 89.2°F and January lows 49.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Holly Hill get tornadoes?
36 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Holly Hill since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on February 22, 1998. 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)