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Hollister, CA

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Bask in small-town charm near big cities and beaches

Suburban Agricultural Historic Welcoming Affordable Accessible Diverse Scenic Mountain Views

Established by ranchers and farmers in 1872, Hollister is primarily an agricultural town known for its fresh crops and unique wines to this day. Brimming with Central California independence and charm, Hollister manages to maintain a small-town atmosphere in the midst of rapid growth. Hollister attracts many newcomers for its convenient locale, recreational opportunities, and strong sense of community pride.

The Monterey Peninsula and the bustling Silicon Valley are each less than an hour’s drive from Hollister, placing residents within close proximity of beaches and vibrant cities. Numerous city parks and nearby recreation areas offer plenty of options for outdoor activities, with Pinnacles National Park just minutes from Hollister. The close-knit community in Hollister comes together for special events in the charming downtown area, including the Certified Farmers’ Market, Portuguese Festival, Street Festival and Car Show, Hollister Independence Rally, Mexican Independence Day Parade, and the Annual Lights on Celebration.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Hollister, CA is $1,984 for one bedroom, $2,185 for two bedrooms, and $2,716 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hollister has increased by 3.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,984/month
725 Sq Ft
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Transportation

50

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

11

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

44

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Accelerated Achievement Academy

Public

Grades 4-8

164 Students

10
out of 10

Spring Grove Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

743 Students

7
out of 10

Southside Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

233 Students

6
out of 10

Sunnyslope Elementary

Public

Grades K-7

640 Students

5
out of 10

Hollister Dual Language Academy

Public

Grades K-8

847 Students

4
out of 10

Accelerated Achievement Academy

Public

Grades 4-8

164 Students

10
out of 10

Spring Grove Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

743 Students

7
out of 10

Southside Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

233 Students

6
out of 10

Sunnyslope Elementary

Public

Grades K-7

640 Students

5
out of 10

Hollister Dual Language Academy

Public

Grades K-8

847 Students

4
out of 10

Hollister High

Public

Grades 9-12

3,465 Students

6
out of 10

Pinnacles Community

Public

Grades 7-12

11 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • San Juan Bautista Historic Park
  • Fremont Peak State Park

Airports

  • Monterey Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.