Fall River, MA 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.
Fall River
64.9
#1665 nationally
Gilroy
60.4
#1936 nationally
Gilroy leads in median household income ($127,391 vs $52,734). Gilroy leads in crime level (12.6 vs 20.4). Fall River leads in cost of living index (119 vs 181).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fall River, MA | Gilroy, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#1665) | 60.4 (#1936) |
| Population | 93,840 | 58,250 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $455,484 | $1,052,956 |
| Median Household Income | $52,734 | $127,391 |
| Average Commute | 25.2 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 20.4 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 181 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.3 | D+40.0 |
D
64.9 Score
Fall River, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$455,484
Population
93,840
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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