San Jose del Cabo or Cabo San Lucas? That is the question. San Jose del Cabo has more sales on the MLS than any other market in Baja California Sur, but Cabo San Lucas is close behind in second place. These two sister cities make up Los Cabos, which has a population of 351,000 as of the 2020 census. Let’s jump in and identify which market can better meet your needs.
Cabo San Lucas is at the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula, many people mistakenly consider Cabo as “party central.” While this is true of the downtown area, there are many tranquil locations in San Lucas that are great for raising a family. There is also more inventory due to the amount of land in Cabo. Many developers are coming to Cabo to take advantage of the hot market,
San Jose del Cabo is a lovely beach town on the Sea of Cortez. At the downtown area you will find great restaurants, art galleries, bike paths, and historic architecture in the city square. San Jose is more known as a vacation and retirement hotspot.
Which of these cities has a better rental market? This is a tough question because it all depends on the neighborhood and type of property. It is very tough to find long-term rentals in both markets. Most people that buy houses or condos for investment purposes tend to rent them out short term.
Cabo San Lucas or San Jose del Cabo? It’s a win-win. You can’t go wrong. Both locations offer a little bit of Mexico mixed in with a Southern California personality.
