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Moving to Hollister, CA
$814,999Median listing price
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About Hollister
Hollister (~42,000 residents) is the San Benito County seat and the metro's most affordable market, a farm-town-turned-suburb on CA-25 with a classic downtown on San Benito Street, easy access to Pinnacles National Park, and the off-road playground of Hollister Hills. Casa de Fruta on CA-152 is a roadside institution, and new subdivisions keep arriving as Silicon Valley buyers push south for space.
Home prices in Hollister
The median listing price in Hollister is $814,999.
Top places in Hollister
- Downtown Hollister — San Benito Street shops, dining, and the farmers market.
- Pinnacles National Park (~35 miles south) — talus caves and condor country.
- Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area — off-highway vehicle trails.
- Casa de Fruta — historic fruit stand, carousel, and restaurant on CA-152.
- San Benito County Historical Park — village of historic buildings.
- Brigantino Park — central park with the community pool.
- De Anza Trail trailhead access.
Commuting from Hollister
- Approximate drive to downtown San Jose: ~35 miles / ~45–60 minutes via CA-25 to US-101 (approximate; longer with traffic).
- No rail in the city; the nearest Caltrain is Gilroy station (~15 miles north).
- CA-25 and CA-156 are the main corridors.
Hollister FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Hollister, CA?
The median listing price in Hollister is $814,999. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Hollister, CA?
Approximate drive to downtown San Jose: ~35 miles / ~45–60 minutes via CA-25 to US-101 (approximate; longer with traffic).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.