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Hollister, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Benito County County
Hollister, CA
At a Glance
How Hollister Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hollister's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Hollister a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Hollister residents earn a median household income of $101,979 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,253. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,930 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hollister is $679,300 , 141% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $759,483. Median rent is $1,846/month, with 33.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Hollister reports 282 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 770/100K. The murder rate is 2.5/100K.
Education
17.8% of adults in Hollister hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 80.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hollister has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.