Census-designated place

Holly Lake Ranch

Wood County · Prairies and Lakes · Population 2,956

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Population
2,956
Growth in 10 years
-0.8%
Median age
64.9
Texas: 35.6
Under 18
14%
Texas: 25%
65 and older
50%
Texas: 13%
People per household
2.2
Texas: 2.7
Households with kids
17%
Texas: 35%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
44%
Texas: 34%
Veterans
20%
Texas: 6%
Born in Texas
36%
Texas: 58%
Moved here from another state last year
1%
Texas: 2%
Moved to a new home last year
6%
Texas: 14%
No health insurance
3%
Texas: 17%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.

Median household income
$70,179
Texas: $78,476
Below poverty line
7%
Texas: 14%
Median home value (owners’ estimate)
$260,200
Texas: $283,800
Own their home
95%
Texas: 63%
Typical property tax bill
$2,366/yr
Texas: $4,232/yr
Effective property tax rate
0.91%
Texas: 1.49%
Monthly cost with a mortgage
$1,531/mo
Texas: $2,106/mo
Monthly cost, paid off
$614/mo
Texas: $678/mo
Typical year homes were built
1999
Texas: 1992
Single-family houses
91%
Texas: 67%
Apartments and multiplexes
7%
Texas: 26%
Mobile homes
2%
Texas: 6%
Homes that are rented
5%
Texas: 37%
Rentals sitting empty
0%
Texas: 8%
Typical electric bill
$204/mo
Texas: $184/mo
Typical gas bill
$74/mo
Texas: $56/mo
Typical water and sewer bill
$480/yr
Texas: $595/yr
Heat with electricity
86%
Texas: 61%
Heat with natural gas
11%
Texas: 35%
Homes with broadband internet
96%
Texas: 91%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.

Average commute
43 min
Texas: 27 min
Work from home
33%
Texas: 14%
Cars per household
1.8
Texas: 1.9
Households without a car
2%
Texas: 5%
Biggest jobs: Management
62%
of working residents
Biggest jobs: Schools and healthcare
57%
of working residents
Biggest jobs: Sales and office occupations
19%
of working residents
Nearest airport with airline flights
TYR
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport, about 27 miles
Nearest major airport
DAL
Dallas Love Field, about 96 miles
Nearest city of 100,000+
Tyler
About 28 miles

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024. Distances are straight-line miles between town centers. Airports: OurAirports.

July average high
93°F
Hottest month
January average low
33°F
Coldest month
Days over 100°F
12
In a typical year
Days of 90°F or more
88
In a typical year
Nights at freezing or below
54
In a typical year
Rain per year
47.9 in.
Snow per year
1.5 in.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020 averages, from the Gilmer 4 WNW weather station (about 12 miles from the town center).

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Market

Holly Lake Ranch’s housing market

Realtor.com, September 2026. Listing prices, not sale prices.

Median list price
$320,000
+5.5% vs. a year ago
Price per sq. ft.
$190
Texas: $179
Median days on market
89
Texas: 68
Listings with a price cut
24%
Texas: 22%
Home prices by ZIP code in Holly Lake Ranch

The local market

Buyers have room to negotiate Wood County home market, September 2026 (Realtor.com reports Holly Lake Ranch as part of the county)
Median list price
$320,000
+5.5% vs. a year ago Texas: $350,000
Homes for sale
444
+12.3% vs. a year ago
Days on market
89
median Texas: 68
Price per sq. ft.
$190
Texas: $179
Typical home size
1,800 sq. ft.
Listings with a price cut
24%
Texas: 22%
New listings this month
68
Under contract
44

Owning and renting here

Median home value
$260,200
Effective property tax rate
0.91%
Typical property tax bill
$2,366/yr
Own their home
95%

Census estimates of what residents report. More in By the Numbers. See all the numbers

Market numbers: Realtor.com Economic Research, September 2026. Listing prices, not sale prices.

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