Quality of Place and Accolades

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Short Summary
Holly Springs has been recognized for its exceptional quality of life, ranking 5th among the Best Places to Live in North Carolina and earning accolades for being one of the safest cities in the state. Our community's commitment to family-friendly living and vibrant local initiatives, including a top-ranked farmers market, highlights why so many are proud to call Holly Springs home.
Detailed Summary
Holly Springs continues to shine as a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. Our community has received several prestigious accolades that highlight our quality of life, safety, and economic opportunities. For instance, we were recently ranked 5th among the Best Places to Live in North Carolina, and we also made the list as the 5th Best Place in the state to raise a family. These recognitions reflect the strong sense of community and the family-friendly environment we all cherish. In addition to these rankings, Holly Springs is noted for its affordability and job opportunities. We are proud to be recognized as one of the top 10 most affordable housing markets in North Carolina and the best city in the state to get a job. This combination of economic stability and growth is essential for both current and prospective residents looking to settle in our town. Safety remains a top priority, and I’m pleased to share that Holly Springs has been named the safest city in North Carolina, as well as ranking third in the Triangle area. With accolades like these, it’s clear that our commitment to maintaining a safe and vibrant community is paying off. Thank you for being part of what makes Holly Springs such a special place to call home.
Quality of Place and Accolades

Quality of Place and Accolades

Holly Springs offers an unmatched quality of life that reflects the joys of
small town living in a safe, family-friendly community that residents and
businesses are proud to call home.

This is reflected in the accolades that our town has won.

  1. Holly Springs Ranks 5th Among Best Places to Livein North Carolina, HomeSnacks (2021)
  2. 5 th Best Place in NC to Raise a Family, Wallethub.com (2019)
  3. Top 10 Most Affordable Housing Market in NC, Smartasset.com (2019)
  4. Holly Springs Tops List ofBest Cities in N.C. to Get a Job, Zippia.com (2019)
  5. Holly Springs Top-Ranked in Triangle Area, Third in State, forSafety, TheHomeSecurityAdvisor.com (2019)
  6. Safest Cityin North Carolina, SafeWise (2019)
  7. Great Main Street in the Making Award , NC Chapter of American Planning Association (2018)
  8. Holly Springs Farmers Market, #4 in Southeast, #1 in North Carolina, American Farmland Trust (2019)
  9. Certified Entrepreneurial CommunityDesignation , Creative EDC
  10. Erosion & Sedimentation Control Program of the Year, NC Sedimentation Control Commission (2018)
  11. Public Park of the Year(North Main Athletic Complex, then known as Ting Park) ,**** Tennis Industry Magazine (2017)
  12. Holly Springs#7 Best Small City in Americaand #1 in NC , Wallethub.com (2016)

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