Hollister, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Benito County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
43,003 Population 5,402/sq mi density
$101,979 Median Income $37,253 per capita
$679,300 Home Value $760,274 Zillow
$1,846 Median Rent 33.1% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
340 Violent Crime/100K 842 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$101,979 median income, 6.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$679,300 home value, $1,846/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
340 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Hollister, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$101,979
36% above
$37,253 per capita
Home Value
$679,300
141% above
Zillow: $760,274
Median Rent
$1,846/mo
59% above
33.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
340/100K
11% below
842/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
47% below
80.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
78% above
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
0% below
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

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)

Income
136%
Home Value
241%
Rent
159%
Poverty
61%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
178%
Crime
89%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hollister a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 6.4% (78% 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 $760,274. 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 340 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 11% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 842/100K. The murder rate is 2.2/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 13.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population43,003
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density5,402/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born21.3%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$101,979
Per Capita$37,253
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$3,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,154

Housing

C+
Home Value$679,300
Rent$1,846
Ownership65.4%
Zillow$760,274
Housing Units12,369
Rent Burden33.1%

Crime

F
Violent340/100K
Property842/100K
Murder2.2/100K
Assault252/100K
Burglary55/100K

Health

Obesity32.1%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,316/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain13.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation282 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+80.4%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 55%
Commute36 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Hollister was founded in 1868.
The median home in Hollister was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Monterey Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
21.3% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.