Living in Hollister, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hollister · Census data 2020–2024
Hollister has 4,643 residents with a median age of 36.4. The median household income is $53,507 (24% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $163,600, the median rent is $849/month.
Hollister at a glance
- Population
- 4,643
- Median age
- 36.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $53,507State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $163,600State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $849/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 66.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.1%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Hollister a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Missouri median.
The weather is best in April–May 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 $163,600, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $849 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,158 a month in housing costs.
Hollister median household income
The median household income in Hollister is $53,507 and the income per person is $25,059. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Hollister: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,117
- Owner-occupied
- 66.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.5%
- Vacant
- 9.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.36
Hollister demographics
- Population
- 4,643
- Median age
- 36.4
- Under 18
- 25.4%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 1,925
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hollister ›
Education in Hollister
17.1% of adults 25 and older in Hollister have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hollister
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Drive alone
- 72.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Hollister vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollister | 4,643 | $53,507 | $163,600 | $849 |
| Branson | 12,817 | $51,978 | $251,000 | $961 |
| Kirbyville | 101 | $41,875 | $258,300 | — |
| Indian Point | 387 | $58,438 | $317,400 | — |
| Bull Creek | 421 | $29,700 | — | $762 |
| Rockaway Beach | 760 | $63,646 | $181,000 | $696 |
| Merriam Woods | 2,047 | $52,250 | $116,400 | $987 |
| Forsyth | 2,766 | $45,824 | $192,600 | $706 |
| Branson West | 536 | $52,656 | $203,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Hollister, MO?
The median household income in Hollister is $53,507, 24% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (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 $163,600, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Hollister?
The median gross rent in Hollister is $849 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is Hollister, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 10.2%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Missouri median.
What is the median age in Hollister?
The median age in Hollister is 36.4 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Hollister?
The average commute to work in Hollister is 19 minutes; 5.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hollister?
The unemployment rate in Hollister is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hollister?
17.1% 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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