Hollis is a somewhat small town located in the state of New Hampshire. With a population of 8,746 people and two associated neighborhoods, Hollis is the 38th largest community in New Hampshire. Hollis home prices are not only among the most expensive in New Hampshire, but Hollis real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.Hollis is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 91.54% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Hollis is a town of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Hollis who work in management occupations (22.03%), office and administrative support (11.72%), and teaching (8.89%). Also of interest is that Hollis has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. A relatively large number of people in Hollis telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 27.25% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. In addition, Hollis is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates". Urban sophisticates are educated, wealthy, executives and professionals, who have urbane tastes in books, food, and travel, whether they actually live in a big city, or choose to reside in a small town. In big or medium-sized cities, urban sophisticates tend to frequent art institutions such as opera, symphonies, ballet, live theatre, and museums. Hollis is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Hollis’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.If knowledge is power, Hollis is a pretty powerful place. 52.07% of the adults in Hollis have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns. The per capita income in Hollis in 2022 was $81,761, which is wealthy relative to New Hampshire and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $327,044 for a family of four. Hollis is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Hollis home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Hollis residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Hollis include Irish, English, German, Italian, and French. The most common language spoken in Hollis is English. Other important languages spoken here include Slavic languages and Russian.
