Gilroy, CA vs San Jose, 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
San Jose
63
#1807 nationally
San Jose leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 34.1 min). San Jose leads in median household income ($142,891 vs $127,391). Gilroy leads in cost of living index (181 vs 198).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilroy, CA | San Jose, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1936) | 63 (#1807) |
| Population | 58,250 | 983,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,052,956 | $1,391,204 |
| Median Household Income | $127,391 | $142,891 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 181 | 198 |
| 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
Pacific
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D
63 Score
San Jose, CA
Capital of Silicon Valley
Median Home
$1,391,204
Population
983,489
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Pacific
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