Burleson, TX 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.
Burleson
73.2
#767 nationally
Gilroy
60.4
#1936 nationally
Burleson leads in crime level (4.7 vs 12.6). Burleson leads in cost of living index (104 vs 181). Gilroy leads in walk score (47 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burleson, TX | Gilroy, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#767) | 60.4 (#1936) |
| Population | 55,220 | 58,250 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $340,014 | $1,052,956 |
| Median Household Income | $87,312 | $127,391 |
| Average Commute | 29.5 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 181 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+51.4 | D+40.0 |
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73.2 Score
Burleson, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$340,014
Population
55,220
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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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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