Is Holland safe?
Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Holland as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Holland
“Go. Holland in Fuquay-Varina is a peaceful, predominantly residential suburban community with exceptionally low crime rates. Visitors will find a tranquil, family-oriented atmosphere, though having a personal vehicle is essential to get around.”
About the area
Holland is a quiet suburban-to-rural pocket situated in the western section of Fuquay-Varina in Wake County. The area is characterized by newly developed single-family subdivisions alongside wooded acreage and well-maintained properties. It serves primarily as a commuter haven offering peaceful residential living minutes from the town's historic downtown districts.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet / Peaceful
Walking and biking in Holland
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There are no bike-share stations in the area, and dedicated bike lanes are scarce along primary corridors like Holland Road, though residential subdivision streets are pleasant for casual cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime and property crime rates are significantly lower than both North Carolina and national averages
- High household median incomes and robust homeownership rates exceeding 80%
- Well-maintained suburban infrastructure with quiet, low-traffic neighborhood streets
Cons
- Extremely car-dependent with minimal sidewalk connectivity outside newer master-planned communities
- Limited immediate commercial dining or retail options within direct walking distance
- Narrow two-lane rural roads with limited lighting can be hazardous for nighttime pedestrians
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in this suburban area, with virtually no encampments or panhandling observed.
What Holland is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with light neighborhood traffic as residents head out on commutes and walk dogs within subdivisions.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and family-centered with children returning from school and neighborhood activity on residential streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and secure, though street lighting is sparse along older connector roads.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet with minimal vehicular or foot traffic, feeling safe though best navigated by car.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit in this area is virtually non-existent; GoTriangle and GoRaleigh offer express commuter bus connections into Raleigh from downtown park-and-ride lots several miles away, but no local fixed routes run through Holland.
Parking is exceptionally easy and universally free, with ample driveway and curb space in subdivisions and open private lots at nearby shopping plazas.
Things to do in Holland
- Explore the paved walking loops and natural scenery at nearby South Park
- Take a short drive to explore the craft breweries and historic shops in downtown Fuquay-Varina
- Visit local farm stands and pick-your-own produce venues along the rural periphery in season
Local favorites
- The Mason Jar Tavern · Southern Restaurant · 4.5★ (1850)A popular local gathering spot serving contemporary Southern comfort food and craft brews in a relaxed atmosphere.
- Aviator SmokeHouse · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.5★ (3200)Fuquay-Varina institution renowned for slow-smoked wings, pulled pork, and locally brewed beers.
- Stick Boy Bread Company · Bakery · 4.8★ (460)Charming community bakery offering artisan breads, fresh morning pastries, and specialty espresso drinks.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.