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Hollister, California houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Hollister, CA (San Benito County) — Census median home value $679,300, county listing prices up about 0.8% over the past year. Market data for Hollister houses and the broader area.
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Hollister, CA is in San Benito County, California — this guide covers houses in Hollister and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 43,003, with a median household income of $101,979. Census data puts the median value of houses in Hollister at $679,300.
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Market overview
Hollister housing market
Hollister is in San Benito County, California. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Hollister and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$679,300
Population (Census ACS)
43,003
Median household income
$101,979
County price trend (2025)
0.84% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Hollister market snapshot
Population
43,003
County
San Benito County
Median Household Income
$101,979
Median Home Value (city)
$679,300
Median Gross Rent
$1,846/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+0.8%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Hollister's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $679,300.
County Price Trend
San Benito County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.84% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Hollister has an estimated population of 43,003 and a median household income of $101,979, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Hollister's Census-reported median home value works out to about 6.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 22% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Nearby communities include Ridgemark, Tres Pinos, San Juan Bautista.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Aromas (~12.9 mi), Prunedale (~14.5 mi), Gilroy (~14.7 mi), Salinas (~17.3 mi), Elkhorn (~18.0 mi), Las Lomas (~18.4 mi), Boronda (~18.9 mi), San Martin (~19.1 mi), Pajaro (~19.2 mi), Interlaken (~19.8 mi), Castroville (~20.6 mi), Chualar (~20.6 mi), Spreckels (~21.0 mi), Watsonville (~21.2 mi), Moss Landing (~21.7 mi), Amesti (~22.4 mi).
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Census & home facts
Hollister data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
43,003
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$679,300
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$101,979
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,846
County FHFA annual change (2025)
0.84%
Census place type
city
County
San Benito County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
7.96 sq mi
Census GEOID
0634120
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Hollister
Schools
Aromas - San Juan Unified — 3 schools, 993 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. San Benito addresses may be served by Aromas - San Juan Unified, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Hollister FAQ
What are houses worth in Hollister, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Hollister at $679,300.
How much do houses cost in Hollister, CA?
For owner-occupied houses in Hollister, Census ACS data shows a median value of $679,300. Active listing prices in San Benito County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Hollister, CA?
Hollister houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding San Benito County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Hollister, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Hollister's population at approximately 43,003.
What's the median rent in Hollister, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Hollister at approximately $1,846 per month.
What is the median household income in Hollister, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Hollister at approximately $101,979.
Is the Hollister housing market growing?
San Benito County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.84% annual change in 2025.
Is Hollister, CA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Hollister's median home value at about 6.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 22% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Hollister, CA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Aromas - San Juan Unified for many Hollister addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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