Gilroy, CA vs Monterey Park, 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.
Gilroy
60.4
#1936 nationally
Monterey Park
63.4
#1770 nationally
Monterey Park leads in crime level (7.5 vs 12.6). Gilroy leads in median household income ($127,391 vs $76,892). Monterey Park leads in walk score (64 vs 47).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilroy, CA | Monterey Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1936) | 63.4 (#1770) |
| Population | 58,250 | 57,877 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,052,956 | $926,209 |
| Median Household Income | $127,391 | $76,892 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 181 | 169 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+32.9 |
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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D
63.4 Score
Monterey Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$926,209
Population
57,877
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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