What are the schools like in Hollymead, VA?

Hollymead is served primarily by Albemarle County Public Schools. The district operates 15 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.

What is the median household income in Hollymead?

The median household income in Hollymead, VA is $119,079 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.

What is the weather like in Hollymead, VA?

Hollymead has an average high temperature of 47.3°F in January and 89.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 15.6 inches.

Hollymead, VA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Hollymead, VA affordable or expensive?

Hollymead's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hollymead is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $398,300 and the median rent is $1,814 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hollymead, VA?

Hollymead has a violent crime rate of 109.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1646.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hollymead, VA a Good Place to Live?

Hollymead is a small town of 8,740 in Virginia, with a median household income of $119,079 and a 2.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: Hollymead stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hollymead is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hollymead 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: 98.6

Hollymead's overall cost of living index is 98.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hollymead costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hollymead, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$398,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,814	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$119,079	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hollymead's violent crime rate is 109.8 per 100,000 residents — 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

109.8 /100k

Property Crime

1646.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Hollymead is served primarily by Albemarle County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hollymead, VA	National Avg
School District	Albemarle County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	15	—
Middle Schools	5	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	58.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hollymead sees average highs of 47.3°F in January and 89.7°F in July, with 41.6 inches of annual precipitation and 15.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hollymead, VA
Average High — January	47.3°F
Average High — July	89.7°F
Annual Precipitation	41.6"
Annual Snowfall	15.6"

Demographics

Metric	Hollymead, VA	National Avg
Population	8,740	—
Median Age	38.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	78.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.6%	18.9%
Asian	6.4%	6.3%
Under 18	27.3%	22.2%
65 and over	17.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Earlysville, VA 3 mi Piney Mountain, VA 3 mi Rio, VA 3 mi Pantops, VA 6 mi Charlottesville, VA 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Hollymead

Hollymead, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

22911

Hollymead vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hollymead, VA affordable or expensive?

Hollymead's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hollymead roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $398,300 and median rent is $1,814/month.

What is the crime rate in Hollymead, VA?

Hollymead's violent crime rate is 109.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1646.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hollymead?

Public schools in Hollymead are operated by Albemarle County Public Schools. The district has 15 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 58.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hollymead, VA a good place to live?

Hollymead, VA has a population of 8,740, a median household income of $119,079, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Hollymead?

Hollymead averages 47.3°F in January and 89.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.6 inches with about 15.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hollymead?

Hollymead, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22911.

What is the population of Hollymead?

The population of Hollymead, Virginia is 8,740 with a median age of 38.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hollymead?

Key numbers for living in Hollymead: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $398,300, median household income $119,079, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hollymead side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.