College Park, MD 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.
College Park
68.3
#1324 nationally
Gilroy
60.4
#1936 nationally
Gilroy leads in median household income ($127,391 vs $76,973). College Park leads in cost of living index (129 vs 181). College Park leads in average commute (24.9 min vs 34.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | College Park, MD | Gilroy, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1324) | 60.4 (#1936) |
| Population | 34,187 | 58,250 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $437,317 | $1,052,956 |
| Median Household Income | $76,973 | $127,391 |
| Average Commute | 24.9 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 13.4 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 181 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | D+40.0 |
D+
68.3 Score
College Park, MD
Small Maryland city with local appeal
Median Home
$437,317
Population
34,187
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
53
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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