Population
Elmhurst
45,538
Holly Springs
43,429
Median Income
Elmhurst
$145,374
Holly Springs
$132,435
Home Value
Elmhurst
$532,800
Holly Springs
$485,500
Rent
Elmhurst
$1,877
Holly Springs
$1,858
Crime Rate
Elmhurst
0.60
Holly Springs
0.81
Cost of Living
Elmhurst
200.9
Holly Springs
178.9
Avg Temp
Elmhurst
N/A
Holly Springs
N/A
Unemployment
Elmhurst
4.8%
Holly Springs
3.5%
How Similar Are Elmhurst & Holly Springs?
Holly Springs is Elmhurst's #7 most similar city
5 of 10 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Elmhurst
45,538
Holly Springs
43,429
Both cities have similar populations — Elmhurst at 45,538 and Holly Springs at 43,429.
Violent Crime
Elmhurst
0.60
Holly Springs
0.81
Holly Springs has a 21% higher violent crime than Elmhurst.
Property Crime
Elmhurst
8.23
Holly Springs
10.29
Holly Springs has a 20% higher property crime than Elmhurst.
Political Leaning
Elmhurst
28.4%
Holly Springs
36.4%
Both cities lean Democratic, but Holly Springs has a stronger Democratic lean (22% difference).
Unemployment
Elmhurst
4.8%
Holly Springs
3.5%
Elmhurst has a 26% higher unemployment than Holly Springs.
Median Income
Elmhurst
$145,374
Holly Springs
$132,435
Both cities have similar median income — just a 9% difference.
Home Values
Elmhurst
$532,800
Holly Springs
$485,500
Both cities have similar home values — just a 9% difference.
Education
Elmhurst
42.9%
Holly Springs
42.2%
Both cities have similar education — just a 2% difference.
Demographics
Elmhurst
80.0%
Holly Springs
76.0%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 5% difference.
Cost of Living
Elmhurst
200.9
Holly Springs
178.9
Elmhurst has a 11% higher cost of living than Holly Springs.
5 out of 10 key metrics match within 10%. Elmhurst and Holly Springs share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Cost of Living & Affordability — Holly Springs leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDHolly Springs scores 217.6 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 255.8 in Elmhurst. Holly Springs scores 178.9 on the overall cost index (100 = national avg) vs 200.9 in Elmhurst. Holly Springs has a living wage (1 adult) of $78,727 vs $88,391 in Elmhurst (12% lower).
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Housing Market — Holly Springs leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSHolly Springs has a median property tax of $3,853 vs $9,272 in Elmhurst (141% lower). Holly Springs has a single-family homes of 89.8% compared to 76.8% in Elmhurst. Elmhurst has a median home value of $532,800 vs $485,500 in Holly Springs (10% higher).
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Jobs & Economy — Elmhurst leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSElmhurst has a per capita income of $75,456 vs $51,487 in Holly Springs (47% higher). Holly Springs has a unemployment rate of 3.5% compared to 4.8% in Elmhurst. Holly Springs has a work from home of 30.5% compared to 23.1% in Elmhurst.
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Crime & Safety — Elmhurst leads
Source: FBI UCRHolly Springs has a robbery rate (per 1k) of 0.04 compared to 0.18 in Elmhurst. Elmhurst has a property crime clearance of 35.5% compared to 23.2% in Holly Springs. Elmhurst has a assault rate (per 1k) of 0.29 compared to 0.60 in Holly Springs.
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Schools & Education — Elmhurst leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauElmhurst has a high school diploma or higher of 51.6% compared to 47.1% in Holly Springs. Elmhurst has a bachelor's degree or higher of 42.9% compared to 42.2% in Holly Springs.
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Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSElmhurst has a population of 45,538, about 1x the size of Holly Springs (43,429). Holly Springs skews younger with a median age of 36.3 vs 41.6.
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Elmhurst
Holly Springs
Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital CompareElmhurst: 4 vs Holly Springs: 3 for with emergency services. Holly Springs: 4.7 vs Elmhurst: 3.3 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Transportation & Commute — Holly Springs leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSElmhurst has a bicycle of 0.1% compared to 0.1% in Holly Springs. Holly Springs has a work from home of 30.5% compared to 23.1% in Elmhurst. Holly Springs: 20 min vs Elmhurst: 22 min for mean commute time.
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