Gilroy, CA vs Nampa, ID
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
Nampa
68.2
#1337 nationally
Gilroy leads in median household income ($127,391 vs $67,346). Nampa leads in cost of living index (104 vs 181). Gilroy leads in walk score (47 vs 29).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilroy, CA | Nampa, ID |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1936) | 68.2 (#1337) |
| Population | 58,250 | 114,268 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,052,956 | $418,651 |
| Median Household Income | $127,391 | $67,346 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 9.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 181 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | R+46.6 |
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+
68.2 Score
Nampa, ID
Mid-size Idaho city with community character
Median Home
$418,651
Population
114,268
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
West
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