Town in Archer County, part of the Wichita Falls metro

Living in Holliday, TX

A-

104th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 85 of 100
4th of 8 in the Wichita Falls area

We give Holliday an A-. It ranks 104th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on schools and cost of living, and trails on health. It is a strong pick for families.

  • Good for families
  • Top-rated schools
  • Affordable
  • Fast-growing
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Where Holliday is in Texas.
Population
1,733+13.6% since 2020
Median rent
$77944% lower than Texas
Median home value
$181,30036% lower than Texas
Household income
$62,981Median
Average commute
29 minOne way
Violent crime
No dataNo full-year report

What it's like to live in Holliday

Holliday sits about 11 miles from downtown Wichita Falls, in the Wichita Falls metro. 1,733 people lived here in 2025, up 13.6% from 2020, so it is one of the faster-growing places in Texas. It is small-town and rural in feel.

Places locals use include Finnell Park and Holliday Public Library.

The median age is 35.4, 42% of households have children, 77% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $62,981 a year (20% lower than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Holliday

  • Strong public schools. 100% of the 3 rated campuses here earn an A or B from the Texas Education Agency.
  • Lower rent. Median rent is $779, 44% lower than the Texas median.

Cons of living in Holliday

No clear weak spots in our data.

Who Holliday suits

  • FamiliesA reasonable fit: 100% of rated schools earn an A or B. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 92% for families.
  • Young professionalsA reasonable fit: household income is 20% lower than the Texas median, with 3 restaurants and 1 cafe in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 73% for young professionals.
  • Remote workersA reasonable fit: 89% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $779 is 44% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 72% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $779 is 44% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 74% for people on a budget.

Holliday report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Holliday with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade B+

    Median rent $779, homes cost 2.9x income.

    77 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $62,981, 5.5% unemployed.

    43 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade A

    3 rated campuses, 100% rated A or B.

    93 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: no grade

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: no grade

    0 grocery stores, 3 restaurants, 2 parks mapped in town.

    No score vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 29 min, 1.5% work from home.

    40 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade B-

    22% have a bachelor’s degree.

    59 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade D+

    12% of adults uninsured.

    29 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade C

    77% of homes owner-occupied.

    47 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade C

    89% of homes have broadband.

    45 of 100 vs US towns

Where Holliday stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Median rent: $77944% lower than Texas ($1,403)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 77%14 points higher than Texas (63%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 38%14 points lower than Texas (52%)

Worse than Texas

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 22%12 points lower than Texas (34%)
  • Median household income: $62,98120% lower than Texas ($78,476)
  • Average commute: 29 min8% higher than Texas (27 min)

Cost of living in Holliday

Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Holliday is $779 a month, 44% lower than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $31,000 a year. Right now 38% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $949 for a one-bedroom, $1,145 for a two-bedroom and $1,542 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $181,300, 36% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $992 before tax, or $1,112 with property tax. That is $333 a month more than the median rent, so renting is the cheaper monthly choice unless you plan to stay for years.

Texas has no state income tax, but it leans on property taxes instead, though they are lighter here than in much of the state. The median homeowner in Holliday pays $1,434 a year, 66% lower than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in HollidayStudio$8391 bedroom$9492 bedrooms$1,1453 bedrooms$1,5424 bedrooms$1,740
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Wichita Falls, TX MSA. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent44% lower than Texas$779$1,403$1,413
Median home value36% lower than Texas$181,300$283,800$332,700
Home value to income20% lower than Texas2.9x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent14 points lower than Texas38%52%51%
Median property tax per year66% lower than Texas$1,434$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them14 points higher than Texas77%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas198419921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,112
Mortgage payment
$992
Property tax
$120
Median rent, for comparison
$779

Based on a $181,300 home in Holliday, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Schools in Holliday

Holliday has 3 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 100% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Holliday ISD.

Top-rated campuses include Holliday High School. The average rating score across all campuses is 91 out of 100, against a Texas median of 81.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
93
of 100 vs Texas towns
Average rating
91
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • AHolliday High SchoolHigh, Holliday ISD95 of 100
  • BHolliday ElementaryElementary, Holliday ISD89 of 100
  • BHolliday MiddleMiddle, Holliday ISD88 of 100

Daily life in Holliday

Everyday places mapped inside Holliday, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Finnell Park, Holliday Public Library.

The average one-way commute is 29 minutes, 8% longer than the Texas average. 2% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

Downtown Wichita Falls is about 11 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Holliday work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $62,981, income per person is $34,408, unemployment is 5.5% and 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
0
Pharmacies
1
Restaurants
3
Cafes
1
Bars
0
Parks
2
Gyms
0
Hospitals and urgent care
0
Childcare
1
Libraries
1

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income20% lower than Texas$62,981$78,476$80,734
Income per person16% lower than Texas$34,408$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Texas5.5%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than Texas8.7%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher12 points lower than Texas22%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher9 points higher than Texas95%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance8 points lower than Texas12%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet2 points lower than Texas89%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute8% higher than Texas29 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home13 points lower than Texas1.5%14%15%
Workers who work from home1.5%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk2.9%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Holliday

Under 1827%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6441%
65 and over9.5%

Median age 35.4 years. 42% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White86%
Hispanic or Latino8.1%
Black3.2%
Asian0.4%
Other or more than one race2.1%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Weather in Holliday

Holliday has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 97°F and January lows about 31°F. There are about 107 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 32 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Holliday30°50°70°90°56J60F68M77A84M92J97J97A89S78O66N57DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Archer City 2w, 15 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

    Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

    Places near Holliday

    Nearby, Lakeside City gets an A+, Iowa Park gets an A and Wichita Falls gets a C. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

    1. A+Lakeside CityTown, 1,234 people9 mi
    2. AIowa ParkTown, 6,578 people10 mi
    3. CWichita FallsCity, 102,581 people13 mi
    4. AArcher CityTown, 1,233 people16 mi
    5. B-BurkburnettSmall city, 11,059 people19 mi
    6. C+ElectraTown, 2,351 people20 mi

    Holliday in the Wichita Falls area

    How it ranks among 8 places in the metro.

    1. 1A+Lakeside City1,234 people5 mito downtown
    2. 2AIowa Park6,578 people10 mito downtown
    3. 3AArcher City1,233 people22 mito downtown
    4. 4A-Holliday1,661 people11 mito downtown
    5. 5B+Henrietta3,167 people20 mito downtown
    6. 6B-Burkburnett11,059 people12 mito downtown
    7. 7C+Electra2,351 people24 mito downtown

    See all of the best suburbs of wichita falls

    Living in Holliday: common questions

    Is Holliday, TX a good place to live?

    We give Holliday an A-. It ranks 104th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on schools and cost of living, and trails on health. It is a strong pick for families.

    How much does it cost to live in Holliday?

    Median rent in Holliday is $779 a month, 44% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $181,300, 36% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 2.9x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $1,112, including property tax.

    Are the schools good in Holliday?

    We found 3 rated public school campuses inside Holliday. 100% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 93 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

    What is the weather like in Holliday?

    Summers in Holliday peak at about 97°F in July, and January nights fall to about 31°F. Expect around 107 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 32 inches of rain.

    How long is the commute in Holliday?

    The average one-way commute is 29 min, 8% higher than the Texas average. About 1.5% of workers work from home. It is about 11 miles from downtown Wichita Falls.

    Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.