Gilroy, CA vs Niagara Falls, NY
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
Niagara Falls
78.8
#160 nationally
Gilroy leads in median household income ($127,391 vs $45,932). Niagara Falls leads in cost of living index (92 vs 181). Niagara Falls leads in average commute (18.8 min vs 34.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilroy, CA | Niagara Falls, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1936) | 78.8 (#160) |
| Population | 58,250 | 47,599 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,052,956 | $175,991 |
| Median Household Income | $127,391 | $45,932 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 13.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 181 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | R+14.9 |
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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C+
78.8 Score
Niagara Falls, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$175,991
Population
47,599
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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