Population
French Valley
42,550
Hollister
43,003
Median Income
French Valley
$132,605
Hollister
$101,979
Home Value
French Valley
$637,800
Hollister
$679,300
Rent
French Valley
$3,016
Hollister
$1,846
Crime Rate
French Valley
N/A
Hollister
3.33
Cost of Living
French Valley
227.8
Hollister
183.4
Avg Temp
French Valley
N/A
Hollister
N/A
Unemployment
French Valley
6.7%
Hollister
6.4%
How Similar Are French Valley & Hollister?
Hollister is French Valley's #13 most similar city
3 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
French Valley
42,550
Hollister
43,003
Both cities have similar populations — French Valley at 42,550 and Hollister at 43,003.
Political Leaning
French Valley
49.3%
Hollister
42.3%
Both cities lean Democratic, but French Valley has a stronger Democratic lean (14% difference).
Unemployment
French Valley
6.7%
Hollister
6.4%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 5% difference.
Median Income
French Valley
$132,605
Hollister
$101,979
French Valley has a 23% higher median income than Hollister.
Home Values
French Valley
$637,800
Hollister
$679,300
Both cities have similar home values — just a 6% difference.
Education
French Valley
20.9%
Hollister
11.1%
French Valley has a 47% higher education than Hollister.
Demographics
French Valley
45.6%
Hollister
39.1%
French Valley has a 14% higher demographics than Hollister.
Cost of Living
French Valley
227.8
Hollister
183.4
French Valley has a 19% higher cost of living than Hollister.
3 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. French Valley and Hollister differ in most key areas.
At a Glance
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French Valley
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Hollister
Hollister leads in 4 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Hollister leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDHollister scores 258.1 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 332.8 in French Valley. Hollister has a living wage (1 adult) of $80,675 vs $100,225 in French Valley (24% lower). Hollister has a living wage (family of 4) of $190,687 vs $236,895 in French Valley (24% lower).
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Housing Market — Hollister leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSHollister has a median rent of $1,846 vs $3,016 in French Valley (63% lower). Hollister has a vacancy rate of 2.4% compared to 3.3% in French Valley. French Valley has a owner-occupied of 84.5% compared to 65.4% in Hollister.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Property Tax
Owner-Occupied
Vacancy Rate
Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSFrench Valley has a work from home of 15.3% compared to 7.9% in Hollister. French Valley has a poverty rate of 4.8% compared to 10.0% in Hollister. French Valley has a median household income of $132,605 vs $101,979 in Hollister (30% higher).
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Crime & Safety
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education — French Valley leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauFrench Valley has a bachelor's degree or higher of 20.9% compared to 11.1% in Hollister. French Valley has a high school diploma or higher of 33.3% compared to 28.7% in Hollister.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSHollister has a population of 43,003, about 1x the size of French Valley (42,550).
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French Valley
Hollister
Healthcare — Hollister leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareHollister: 2.8 vs French Valley: 2.4 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Transportation & Commute — Hollister leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSHollister has a bicycle of 0.6% compared to 0.0% in French Valley. French Valley has a work from home of 15.3% compared to 7.9% in Hollister. Hollister has a public transit of 1.0% compared to 0.4% in French Valley.
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