Is now a good time to buy a property in Kochi?
Official NHB RESIDEX data puts the average carpet-area price in Kochi at ₹9,191/sq ft for the quarter ending Jun 2026, up 22.1% from a year earlier. Over five years prices have compounded at +2.0% a year. Annual growth is running 21.4 points above the city's long-run pace of +0.7%.
Kochi price trend & forecast
Price by home size — Jun 2026
| Up to 646 sq ft (≤60 m²) | ₹11,688/sq ft |
| 646 – 1,184 sq ft | ₹7,491/sq ft |
| Above 1,184 sq ft (>110 m²) | ₹10,124/sq ft |
Localities in Kochi
Select any of these on the heat map. NHB RESIDEX publishes city-level prices only, so localities follow the official Kochi index.
Frequently asked questions
Is now a good time to buy a property in Kochi?
As of Jun 2026, our buy-timing signal for Kochi is HOT — prices are running +21.4% ahead of their long-run pace and still accelerating. Buy only with a long horizon and negotiate hard; momentum markets can reverse. Buy-timing score: 40/100.
Will property prices in Kochi go down in 2027?
The model projects +11.3% over the next 12 months: about ₹10,228/sq ft by Jun 2027, with an 80% range of ₹9,632/sq ft–₹10,860/sq ft (today ₹9,191/sq ft). Forecasts are statistical and can be wrong — rates, supply and local events matter.
What is the property price per sq ft in Kochi?
For the quarter ending Jun 2026, NHB RESIDEX reports ₹9,191/sq ft on average (carpet area): ₹11,688/sq ft for homes up to 646 sq ft, ₹7,491/sq ft for 646–1,184 sq ft and ₹10,124/sq ft above 1,184 sq ft.
What is the cheapest time of year to buy in Kochi?
Historically, prices in Kochi run lowest in October–December, about 0.5% below the annual average, and highest in Q2.
Does this cover localities like Kakkanad and Edappally?
Yes — Kakkanad and Edappally can be selected on the interactive map. NHB RESIDEX publishes prices at city level only, so these localities use the official Kochi index; their own premium or discount to the city average is not reflected.
Other cities in Kerala
Source & method
Data: NHB RESIDEX — HPI@Assessment Prices & carpet-area prices (National Housing Bank), quarterly, latest Jun 2026. Page regenerated 2026-10-09 10:32 IST. Signals combine valuation vs the long-run trend, momentum and a damped-trend forecast with seasonal adjustment; the “best price window” is the lowest point of the projected path. BUY = prices projected to rise and not stretched; ACCUMULATE = near fair value; WAIT = a dip is projected; HOT = running well ahead of trend; CAUTION = stretched with fading momentum.