Gilroy, CA vs Mountain View, 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
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Gilroy leads in cost of living index (181 vs 285). Mountain View leads in crime level (8.4 vs 12.6). Mountain View leads in average commute (24.2 min vs 34.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilroy, CA | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1936) | 63.3 (#1779) |
| Population | 58,250 | 81,785 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,052,956 | $1,962,774 |
| Median Household Income | $127,391 | $174,156 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 181 | 285 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+40.0 |
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
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D
63.3 Score
Mountain View, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,962,774
Population
81,785
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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