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Hollister, CA
City in San Benito County, California.
Population
43,811
Land area
8sq mi
People per sq mi
5,502
ZIP codes
0
Hollister and its ZIP codes
Hollister at a glance
- Hollister is about 22 times as dense as California as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 210th among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- The median household income is $111,834, 13% above the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $717,500 and median rent is $1,914 a month.
Local data for Hollister, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hollister, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$111,834
Poverty rate
7.9%
Median home value
$717,500
Median rent
$1,914/mo
Homeownership
65.4%
Bachelor's or higher
19.1%
Median age
34.1
Average commute
36.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (27,836), German Americans (2,510), Irish Americans (2,254).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Benito County. PPP loans are for Hollister.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,173
18,690 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,967
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$386M
FY 2026, $6,017 per person
How people get to work
Hollister, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.1%
- Carpooled14.0%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 36.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hollister, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
132
Countywide, mostly strong wind
Flood insurance policies
97
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 39°F
13.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hollister, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.2%
U.S. 33.3% -1.1 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
11.3%
U.S. 12.8% -1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.3%
U.S. 11.1% +4.2 pts
Cities near Hollister
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RidgemarkCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 2.6 |
| Tres PinosCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 3.6 |
| San Juan BautistaCity | 7.9 mi | 0.8 |
| AromasCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.7 |
| PrunedaleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 46.1 |
| GilroyCity | 15 mi | 16.5 |
| SalinasCity | 18 mi | 23.5 |
| ElkhornCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.8 |
| Las LomasCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| San MartinCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 11.6 |
| PajaroCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| BorondaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| InterlakenCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 9.8 |
| WatsonvilleCity | 21 mi | 6.8 |
| CastrovilleCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1 |
| ChualarCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hollister, CA in?
- Hollister is in San Benito County, California.
- What is the population of Hollister, CA?
- About 43,811 people live in Hollister, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hollister?
- Nearby places include Ridgemark (4.3 mi), Tres Pinos (6.6 mi), San Juan Bautista (7.9 mi), Aromas (14 mi), Prunedale (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023