Livability Score

69
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (11) A+
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Happy Cafe
Coffee Shop
Donuts & Deli
Coffee Shop
Cozy Cup Cafe
Coffee Shop
Heavenly Bakery
Coffee Shop
Mars Hill Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Knife and Fork Cafe
Coffee Shop
Country Rose Cafe
Coffee Shop
Spudnut & Deli
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ding-A-Ling Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) A+
Granada Theater
Theatre Arts
Premiere Cinemas
Cinema
San Benito County Historical Society
Museum
Matthews House
Museum
Swank Farms
Attraction
Hollister Family Fun Park
Attraction
Food and Drink (39) A+
Andy's All About Fruit
Sweets
KFC
Fast Food
Water World
Beverages
Burger Factory
Fast Food
Alegria Taqueria
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Righetti Liquors
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Hollister Pure Water
Beverages
G & J Liquor Mart
Alcohol
Straw Hat Pizza
Fast Food
Chavela's
Bar
Hollister Hills Taproom and Brewery
Bar
Cheap Seats
Bar
Hollister House Bar and Grill
Bar
San Benito Billi
Bar
La Villa De Jerez Taqueria
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Johnny's Bar & Grill
Bar
A&W
Fast Food
Pacheco's Liquor & Market
Alcohol
Agua Azul Bar
Bar
Lynn's Liquors
Alcohol
El Grullense
Fast Food
Fitness (6) A+
Tabata Boot Camp
Gym
Gymnasium
Gym
Rovella's
Gym
Hollister Health and Fitness
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (9) A+
Lucky
Grocery Store
Panderia el Nopal
Bakery
Hollister Super Market
Grocery Store
Los Cuates Meat Market
Grocery Store
Lighthouse 55 Bakery
Bakery
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Hollister Super Mercado
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Nob Hill
Grocery Store
Parks (23) A+
McCarthy Park
Park
Vista Hill Park
Park
Dunne Memorial Park
Park
Rancho San Justo Park
Park
Calaveras Park
Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Andy Hardin Stadium
Park
Las Brisa Park
Park
John Z. Hernandez Memorial Park
Park
Tony Aguirre Memorial Park
Park
Frank Klauer Memorial Park
Park
Brigantino Park
Park
Hollister Wayside Dog Park
Park
Ridgemark Park
Park
Shops (52) A+
Off the Chain Bikes
Bicycle
Holy Trinity
Books
Hollister Paint Center
Home Improvement
M&M Salon
Beauty
BCT Hobby & Craft
Toys
Fancy Nails
Beauty
Creative Nails
Beauty
Westlake' Balloons & Gifts
Gift Shop
Barone's Florist
Florist
Hollister Furniture
Furniture
Quickstop
Convenience Store
Susans Hair Creation
Hairdresser
DirectTv
Electronics
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Star Hair & Nail
Beauty
Isabella's Hair Salon
Beauty
CRC Computers
Electronics
Cortez Shoes and Repair
Shoes
Bill's Bullpen
Gift Shop
San Benito Glass
Furniture
Novias La Princesa
Clothing
Antiques
Gift Shop
RxTek
Electronics
Garcia's Nail Salon
Beauty
Milady Nails Spa
Beauty
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Hollister.
Public Transit Stops (4)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.4% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Hollister is 156/100 - which is 12% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime B

Hollister crime rates are 1,071 per 100k, which is 62% lower than California
Property Crime
765 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
306 crimes per 100k C+
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employment A-

The median income in Hollister is $80,670 - which is 26% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$80,670 A-
Unemployment Rate
6.0% F
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (17)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Focus Sports Therapy
Clinic
Hollister Dental
Dentist
Brandon Chiropractic
Doctor
Prosthetic Solutions
Doctor
Hollister Physical Therapy
Doctor
A New Way of Life
Doctor
San Felipe Dental Care
Dentist
Hazel Hawkins Health Clinic
Clinic
San Benito Health Foundation and Clinic
Clinic
Safeway
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital
Hospital
Calif Dept of Forestry
Fire Station
San Benito County Sheriff's Department
Police
Hollister Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing B

Hollister home prices are $526,900 - which is 29% higher than California
Home Price
$526,900 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
31% A+
Home Affordability
6.5x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C

The Hollister graduation rate is 72% - which is 10% lower than California
School Test Scores
46% F
High School Grad. Rates
72% D-
Elementary Schools (23) C-
Pinnacles Community
Hollister Montessori School
Gabilan Hills
Maze Middle
Hollister Dual Language Academy
Sacred Heart Parish School
Rancho San Justo
Hollister Prep
R. O. Hardin Elementary
Hollister Prep
Calaveras Elementary
Accelerated Achievement Academy
San Benito County Regional Special Education Center
Sunnyslope Elementary
Keith Thompson Non Public School
Hollister Sda Christian Scho
Ladd Lane Elementary
San Benito County Juvenile Hall Court
Calvary Christian School
Cerra Vista Elementary
High Schools (6) A+
Pinnacles Community
San Andreas Continuation High
San Benito County Opportunity
San Benito High
San Benito County Juvenile Hall Court
Calvary Christian School
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ratings C

Hollister has an overall rating of 62% from 13 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (12)
From AreaVibes C+
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The Quiet City 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I loved living in Hollister. I was lucky to be born and raised in such a wonderful place. If you are looking for a quiet but not to remote place this would be the best spot to reside in. Housing here is a bit high but I believe it's well worth it. The weather in Hollister is amaz ...Read More ing, and you get to experience fresh air.In the summer it can get to the high nineties in but when the sun goes down you the cool air returns. Throughout the rest of the year it remains in the low sixties.

Hollister is a very peaceful and lovely place to live but when it comes to looking for work there are not a lot of options. To find work you might have to commute to a bigger city near by, such as Gilroy, Morgan Hill, and San Jose.

Despise the commute, the best thing about living in Hollister is that it is so close to some of the popular beach cities like Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay. Both of those cities are less than an hour away from Hollister. The best areas with in Hollister to seek out are the Grove by Leal Vineyards and Hollister Hills. The Grove is one of the most beautiful restaurants to either enjoy lunch or dinner. Hollister Hills is a perfect place to go when you want to go Off-roading or to go on a hike. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Hollister? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      McCarthy Park
      Vista Hill Park
      Dunne Memorial Park
      Rancho San Justo Park
      Calaveras Park
      Veterans Memorial Park
      Andy Hardin Stadium
      Las Brisa Park

      Entertainment

      Granada Theater
      Premiere Cinemas
      San Benito County Historical Society
      Matthews House
      Swank Farms
      Hollister Family Fun Park

      Food & Drink

      Andy's All About Fruit
      KFC
      Water World
      Burger Factory
      Alegria Taqueria
      Taco Bell
      Righetti Liquors
      McDonald's

      B- Commute

      Is public transit available in Hollister? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Hollister.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Hollister? The cost of living in Hollister is 156/100 - which is 12% higher than California.
      Hollister
      156

      56% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Hollister? Hollister crime rates are 1,071, which are 62% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,071 per 100k people

      54% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 94

      54% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -15%

      Year over year crime is down

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Hollister? The median income in Hollister is $80,670 which is 26% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $80,67046% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $28,3485% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      28% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Hollister a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Safeway

      Doctors

      Hollister Physical Therapy
      A New Way of Life
      Brandon Chiropractic
      Prosthetic Solutions

      B Housing

      What are Hollister home prices? Hollister home prices are $526,900 - which is 29% higher than California
      Median home value
      $526,900185% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,50559% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      62%

      2% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Hollister have good schools? The Hollister graduation rate is 72% - which is 10% lower than California
      High school grad. rates
      72%

      14% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      46%

      5% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      22% higher than the US average

      C User Ratings

      Is Hollister a good place to live? Hollister has an overall rating of 62% from 13 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      62%

      13 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      68%

      12 total surveys

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