Holly Springs, NC vs Pelham, AL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Holly Springs
69.1
#1252 nationally
Pelham
73.9
#665 nationally
Holly Springs leads in walk score (19 vs 13). Holly Springs leads in median household income ($127,755 vs $94,108). Pelham leads in cost of living index (101 vs 124).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Holly Springs, NC | Pelham, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1252) | 73.9 (#665) |
| Population | 46,271 | 25,121 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $580,845 | $328,477 |
| Median Household Income | $127,755 | $94,108 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | R+40.8 |
D+
69.1 Score
Holly Springs, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$580,845
Population
46,271
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
19
Southeast
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73.9 Score
Pelham, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$328,477
Population
25,121
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
13
Southeast
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