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Hollister, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Twin Falls County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
353 Population 330/sq mi density
$52,946 Median Income $26,130 per capita
$126,000 Home Value $407,241 Zillow
$1,022 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$52,946 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,000 home value, $1,022/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Hollister, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,946
30% below
$26,130 per capita
Home Value
$126,000
55% below
Zillow: $407,241
Median Rent
$1,022/mo
12% below
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
458/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
62% below
63.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
5% above
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
302 sunny days/yr

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
70%
Home Value
45%
Rent
88%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
150%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hollister a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 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 5.4% (50% 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.

Safety & Crime

Hollister reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 458/100K.

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. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Data Overview

People

Population353
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density330/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,946
Per Capita$26,130
Unemployment5.4%
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%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property458/100K

Health

Obesity33.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,579/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain10.3 in/yr
AQI33 (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.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 238 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.