National average 4,178
Colonia9,707+19.7 %Soriano7,964−7.6 %Bar length and order follow the official annual figures. Percentage: change against 2024.
The price
At USD 6,842 per hectare, San José was Uruguay's third most expensive department in 2025, after Colonia and Soriano.
The location premium
San José borders the department of Montevideo directly. That means short distances to the country's largest market, to the port and to Carrasco international airport. For operations handling perishables: dairy, vegetables, that proximity feeds straight into margin and is reflected in land value.
For non-resident owners the location carries a second, more practical advantage: farm visits can be combined with a stay in Montevideo without planning a domestic trip.
In context
San José is a compromise between the peak prices of the southwest and the area efficiency of the interior, with an accessibility premium that makes sense for some use profiles and not others.
Sources
Figures verified on 2026-07-27
Information is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute investment, legal or tax advice. Prices shown are averages from official statistics, not valuations of individual properties.