Question 1

Is 38635 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 38635 in Holly Springs has a crime score of 95/100 — a high score indicating that reported crime rates are below the city average, meaning this area has relatively fewer incidents per 1,000 residents than most comparable neighborhoods. Violent and property crime rates are well below the regional baseline. This score places 38635 among the safer ZIP codes in the Holly Springs metro area.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 38635?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 38635 has a school score of 48/100, based on NCES EdFacts proficiency data. Schools in and near 38635 perform below state averages on math and reading assessments — proficiency rates trail both the Holly Springs district median and the national baseline. For families prioritizing school quality, comparing individual school ratings in the Full School Report and reviewing each school's state report card before making location decisions is strongly recommended. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts data.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 38635?

Accepted Answer

The typical home value in 38635 is approximately $225K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. ZHVI reflects the 35th–65th percentile price range, not a simple median. This places 38635 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 38635 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 38635 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 38635 has an overall NeighborScore of 66/100, placing it in the moderate range for Holly Springs. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 66/100, 38635 scores similarly to the middle tier of Holly Springs neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Holly Springs Primary School	PK–03	332	32%	32%
Holly Springs Junior High School	07–08	145	27%	17%
H. W. Byers Elementary	KG–04	262	22%	32%
Holly Springs Intermediate School	04–06	228	22%	21%
Holly Springs High School	09–12	288	17%	17%
H. W. Byers High School	05–12	362	15%	35%
Galena School	KG–08	138	3%	17%

— ZIP 38635

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