Gilroy, CA vs McKinney, 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
McKinney
73.5
#726 nationally
Gilroy leads in walk score (47 vs 24). McKinney leads in cost of living index (111 vs 181). Gilroy leads in median household income ($127,391 vs $108,542).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilroy, CA | McKinney, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1936) | 73.5 (#726) |
| Population | 58,250 | 208,867 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,052,956 | $480,265 |
| Median Household Income | $127,391 | $108,542 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 181 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | R+11.2 |
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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
73.5 Score
McKinney, TX
Historic downtown meets modern growth
Median Home
$480,265
Population
208,867
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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