Gilroy, CA vs Grand Prairie, TX
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.
Gilroy
60.4
#1936 nationally
Grand Prairie
72
#934 nationally
Grand Prairie leads in crime level (6.1 vs 12.6). Grand Prairie leads in cost of living index (100 vs 181). Gilroy leads in median household income ($127,391 vs $76,626).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilroy, CA | Grand Prairie, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1936) | 72 (#934) |
| Population | 58,250 | 202,134 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,052,956 | $317,295 |
| Median Household Income | $127,391 | $76,626 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 181 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+22.2 |
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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C-
72 Score
Grand Prairie, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$317,295
Population
202,134
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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