Albany, NY vs Gilroy, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Albany
70.2
#1122 nationally
Gilroy
60.4
#1936 nationally
Gilroy leads in median household income ($127,391 vs $54,736). Gilroy leads in crime level (12.6 vs 22.4). Albany leads in average commute (19.3 min vs 34.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, NY | Gilroy, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.2 (#1122) | 60.4 (#1936) |
| Population | 101,228 | 58,250 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,126 | $1,052,956 |
| Median Household Income | $54,736 | $127,391 |
| Average Commute | 19.3 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 22.4 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 181 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.8 | D+40.0 |
C-
70.2 Score
Albany, NY
Mid-size New York city with community character
Median Home
$335,126
Population
101,228
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
Northeast
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D-
60.4 Score
Gilroy, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,052,956
Population
58,250
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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