salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 5.9 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 36.6 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $122,800 a year. That is $59 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of California. It is number 519 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Hollister?
Share of households by yearly income. 44.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Hollister
| Size | Hollister | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,124 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,910 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,615 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,887 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Hollister overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Hollister, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Hollister
Life in Hollister
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hollister?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,908 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $717,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $71,750 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hollister, CA?
Renting in Hollister costs a median of about $3,070 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Hollister?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $122,800 a year, or $59 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Hollister cheap or expensive?
Hollister is rated Expensive: rent takes 30.5% of the typical household income of $120,613. It ranks 519th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Hollister?
The median homeowner in Hollister pays $5,833 a year in property taxes, about 0.81% of the median home value.
Is Hollister more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Hollister?
The median home value in Hollister is $717,500, about 5.9 times the typical yearly household income.
43,811 people live in Hollister. Numbers are typical (middle) values.