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About San Benito County

San Benito County was established in 1874 and its 1,400 square miles have been left unchanged since 1887. The county’s southern and western borders are established by the Gabilan Mountains with the Diablo Mountain range lying in the east. The northern border of the county neighbors Santa Clara County. With a population of more than 55,000 people, San Benito County is home to nearly 4,000 businesses. The county houses a $25 billion dollar per year agriculture industry powered by Earthbound Farm followed by True Leaf Farms, and Pacific Scientific. While the county still has a rural feel, it has the amenities of any major metropolis. World class skydiving and hang gliding is offered in Hollister, downtown San Juan Bautista is a popular destination for shopping and dining, and San Juan Oaks Golf Club is a world class 18-hole golf course designed by golf legend Fred Couples. Learn more about San Benito County homes by searching listings in Hollister and San Juan Bautista. And, don’t forget to Find An Agent to help you navigate real estate in the county.

REAL ESTATE MARKET STATISTICS
Location: San Benito County
Geography Type: County
Data Period: Feb 2026
Source: MLSListings (www.mlslistings.com) Provided by Aculist

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SINGLE FAMILY HOMES
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Median Sale Price:        $821,000 (6.6% YoY)
Average Sale Price:       $860,035
Active Listings:          86
New Listings:             48
Pending Sales:            28
Closed Sales:             28
Median Days on Market:    29 days
Average Days on Market:   68 days
Median Price/SqFt:        $389
Average Price/SqFt:       $411
Sale-to-List Ratio:       98%
Months of Inventory:      3.4
Total Sale Volume:        $24,081,007

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CONDOS & TOWNHOMES (ATTACHED HOMES)
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Median Sale Price:        $542,500
Average Sale Price:       $520,000
Active Listings:          7
New Listings:             3
Pending Sales:            2
Closed Sales:             4
Median Days on Market:    69 days
Average Days on Market:   92 days
Median Price/SqFt:        $327
Average Price/SqFt:       $344
Sale-to-List Ratio:       97%
Months of Inventory:      2.2
Total Sale Volume:        $2,080,000

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MARKET INTERPRETATION
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• BALANCED MARKET: 3-6 months of inventory suggests equilibrium between buyers and sellers.

San Benito County Market Snapshot

Apr 2024 – Feb 2026

Single-family homes in San Benito County have a median sale price of $821,000, up 13.2% over the past 3 months. There are 86 active listings, and 28 homes sold last month, with a median of 29 days on market. Condos and townhomes average $542,500, with 7 currently available. The price per square foot is $389 for single-family homes versus $327 for attached homes.