At a Glance
Median Income
$52,946
$26,130 per capita
Home Value
$126,000
Zillow: $407,241
Median Rent
$1,022/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
63.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
12.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hollister a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hollister residents earn a median household income of $52,946 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,130. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,966 business establishments, including 238 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hollister is $126,000 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $407,241. Median rent is $1,022/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
12.9% of adults in Hollister hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
63.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hollister has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.
Data Overview
People
Population353
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density330/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born22.4%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$52,946
Per Capita$26,130
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$5,946M
Avg Weekly Wage$926
Housing
A+
Home Value$126,000
Rent$1,022
Ownership69.5%
Zillow$407,241
Housing Units167
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,579/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain10.3 in/yr
AQI23 (Good)
Elevation4,525 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+63.1%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
Commute27 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Hollister was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
22.4% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 238 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.