Gilroy, CA vs Santa Paula, 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
Santa Paula
64.8
#1675 nationally
Gilroy leads in median household income ($127,391 vs $72,014). Santa Paula leads in crime level (9.0 vs 12.6). Santa Paula leads in cost of living index (142 vs 181).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilroy, CA | Santa Paula, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1936) | 64.8 (#1675) |
| Population | 58,250 | 31,792 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,052,956 | $719,395 |
| Median Household Income | $127,391 | $72,014 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 181 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+15.1 |
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
64.8 Score
Santa Paula, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$719,395
Population
31,792
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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