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Holly Hill, FL


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Holly Hill, Florida

Introduction to Holly Hill, Florida

Holly Hill, Florida, in Volusia county, is 2 miles N of Daytona Beach, Florida (center to center) and 83 miles SE of Jacksonville, Florida. The city is part of the Daytona Beach metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 12,119 people live in Holly Hill.

Holly Hill History

William Fleming named Holly Hill in 1877. He was one of the early settlers and had bought 4000 acres of land along the Halifax River. Soon a post office was established in the area, followed by a school and a general store. By the end of the century, Holly Hill had about fifty inhabitants. It was incorporated in 1901.

Holly Hill and nearby Attractions

  • Halifax River
  • Daytona Beach

Things To Do In Holly Hill

There are about 12 parks which offer facilities for a varied number of activities. In fact there is a park solely dedicated to dogs. The neighboring Daytona Beach offers opportunities for swimming and water sports, among other activities. The city organizes various events, festivals and performances on a regular basis.

Holly Hill Transportation

Jacksonville International Airport is the closest major airport. Ormond Beach Municipal Airport is also nearby.

Holly Hill Higher Education

Daytona Beach Community College is the closest college.

High Points

Holly Hill strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 15%Holly Hill Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Holly Hill Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Holly Hill, FL

Comparing Holly Hill to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens107
Age of the Population107
Racial Diversity85
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men35
Children Under 5 Years Old25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size13
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty34
People in Middle Class or Better23
College Educated Adults12
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use78
Short Commute Times79
Working at Home55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing105
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Housing Recently Built62
Affordability of Rents56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime12
Low Violent Crime13
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