Gilroy, California

California community balancing growth and livability

Pacific San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

60.4

D-

out of 100

Overview

Gilroy is a California city with a population of approximately 58,250, part of the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $1,052,956. Median household income is $127,391.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 58,250 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $1,052,956 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $127,391 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 34.1 minutes
  • Part of the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

58,250

Source: Census ACS

$1,052,956

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$127,391

Source: Census ACS

34.1 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

47

Source: Walk Score

181 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Santa Clara County (county-level results)

68%
28%
Democrat 510,744
Republican 210,924
Leans D+40.0

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 19.5/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 33.3/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 30.5/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 47/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 47.5/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 60.4

Location

Gilroy, CA (37.0160, -121.5782)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.