Holly Pond is a small town of 761 in Alabama, with a median household income of $46,250
and a 1.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Holly Pond stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Holly Pond is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Holly Pond city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.0
Holly Pond's overall cost of living index is 90.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Holly Pond costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Holly Pond, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$168,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$695
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Holly Pond's violent crime rate is 164.7 per 100,000 residents
— 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
164.7 /100k
Property Crime
1531.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Holly Pond is served primarily by Cullman County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Holly Pond, AL
National Avg
School District
Cullman County
—
Elementary Schools
12
—
Middle Schools
5
—
High Schools
9
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Holly Pond sees average highs of 51.1°F in January
and 87.9°F in July,
with 59.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.6 inches of snow per year.
Holly Pond's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Holly Pond roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $168,500 and median rent is $695/month.
Holly Pond's violent crime rate is 164.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1531.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Holly Pond are operated by Cullman County.
The district has 12 elementary, 5 middle, and 9 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1. 12.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Holly Pond, AL has a population of 761, a median household income of $46,250, and an unemployment rate of 1.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Holly Pond averages 51.1°F in January and 87.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.1 inches
with about 0.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Holly Pond, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35083.
The population of Holly Pond, Alabama is 761 with a median age of 36.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Holly Pond: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $168,500, median household income $46,250, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Holly Pond side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
