Living in Hollister, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hollister · Census data 2020–2024
Hollister has 43,811 residents with a median age of 34.1. The median household income is $111,834 (13% higher than the California median), the median home value is $717,500, the median rent is $1,914/month.
Hollister at a glance
- Population
- 43,811
- Median age
- 34.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $111,834State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $717,500State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,914/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 65.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.1%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Hollister a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the California median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 37 minutes.
The weather is best in June–July and September–October.
Cost of living in Hollister
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hollister the median home value is $717,500, 116% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,914 per month, which is 31.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,068 a month in housing costs.
Hollister median household income
The median household income in Hollister is $111,834 and the income per person is $39,015. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Hollister: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,921
- Owner-occupied
- 65.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.6%
- Vacant
- 2.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 3.46
Hollister demographics
- Population
- 43,811
- Median age
- 34.1
- Under 18
- 27.3%
- 65 and older
- 11%
- Households
- 12,593
- Foreign-born
- 22.1%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hollister ›
Education in Hollister
19.1% of adults 25 and older in Hollister have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hollister
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Drive alone
- 74.1%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.7%
Hollister vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollister | 43,811 | $111,834 | $717,500 | $1,914 |
| Ridgemark | 3,403 | $129,744 | $850,300 | $3,412 |
| San Juan Bautista | 2,033 | $115,833 | $785,800 | $1,889 |
| Aromas | 3,245 | $148,438 | $863,500 | $2,638 |
| Prunedale | 19,723 | $103,819 | $833,400 | $1,618 |
| Gilroy | 59,004 | $133,107 | $1,027,400 | $2,301 |
| Salinas | 161,761 | $91,908 | $654,100 | $1,991 |
| Elkhorn | 1,664 | $126,964 | $811,200 | $2,000 |
| Las Lomas | 3,355 | $86,775 | $687,300 | $1,969 |
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What is the median household income in Hollister, CA?
The median household income in Hollister is $111,834, 13% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hollister?
The median home value in Hollister is $717,500, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Hollister?
The median gross rent in Hollister is $1,914 per month, about 31.7% of household income.
Is Hollister, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the California median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in Hollister?
The median age in Hollister is 34.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Hollister?
The average commute to work in Hollister is 37 minutes; 8.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hollister?
The unemployment rate in Hollister is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hollister?
19.1% of adults in Hollister have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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