Gilroy, CA vs Rockwall, 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
Rockwall
70.4
#1106 nationally
Rockwall leads in crime level (4.0 vs 12.6). Gilroy leads in walk score (47 vs 24). Rockwall leads in cost of living index (113 vs 181).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilroy, CA | Rockwall, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1936) | 70.4 (#1106) |
| Population | 58,250 | 52,918 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,052,956 | $480,713 |
| Median Household Income | $127,391 | $114,799 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 181 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | R+40.9 |
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-
70.4 Score
Rockwall, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$480,713
Population
52,918
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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