Jaco
The most active rental market we track, 1.5 hours from San José.
Getting there
1–2 hr
Jaco
Beach town
Weather
73–89°F
23–32°C
Closest school
4 min
What Jaco Is Like
Jacó is an accessible and established Central Pacific beach market combining strong tourism, surfing, walkable amenities, and a diverse residential and vacation-rental sector.
Access from San José
Extensive shops and restaurants
Surf and entertainment options
Properties for sale in Jaco
Jaco as an investment
Key investment figures for Jaco: our grade, typical entry price, time to sell and title type.
Market Maturity
Appreciation in Jaco
Typical annual appreciation
4–7%
Premium segments
beachfront villas 7-10%, beachfront condos 5%
Source: IDX
Market trends
→ Steady
Rental Oversupply
2,000+ active listings push occupancy down to about 31%
→ Steady
Condo Pipeline
New supply growing around Los Sueños and Herradura
→ Steady
Weekend Demand
Closest beach to San José keeps domestic weekend demand strong
Cost Ranges of Real Estate in Jaco
Jaco Rental Occupancy Averages
Based on Airbnb data from the last two years
Who this market suits
Current Pricing Averages of Homes in Jaco
Pay Attention to Local Risk Factors
Certain shoreline areas are exposed to erosion and other coastal hazards, so proximity to the beach should be evaluated on a property-by-property basis.
Traffic and parking constraints can increase during busy weekends and peak tourism periods.
Climate and Infrastructure Quality of Jaco
Thinking about Jaco?
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