Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
18%
Holly
Holly, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,032
Population
6,458
Renter Mix
32% Rent
The past really comes alive in this east Michigan village.
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Holly is a small Oakland County village where history doesn’t just sit in a museum — it spills right out onto the streets twice a year. Located about 25 miles south of Flint and roughly an hour northwest of Detroit, this charming community features a walkable downtown along Saginaw Street, where historic storefronts and tree-lined sidewalks set a relaxed, small-town pace. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy nearby state parks, lakes, and trails that offer hiking and mountain biking, while Mt. Holly Ski and Snowboard Resort draws winter crowds. Holly’s rental market includes smaller apartment communities, townhomes, and single-story units that reflect the village’s modest size. The village hosts the Michigan Renaissance Festival each fall, one of the largest events of its kind in the country, drawing visitors from across the Midwest. The Holly Dickens Festival transforms downtown into a Victorian celebration each December.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$53,603
Average: $73,084
Education
1,240
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,107
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Holly has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Holly, MI is $1,032 for one bedroom, $1,608 for two bedrooms, and $1,625 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Holly has increased by 2.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,032/month
743 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Holly, MI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
586 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
437 Students
Rose Pioneer Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
259 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
331 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
18 Students
Public
Grades K-8
586 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,023 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
663 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
18 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,023 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
18 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Holly Recreation Area
- Seven Lakes State Park
- Groveland Oaks County Park
- Mt. Holly
- Rose Oaks Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Bishop International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.