Gilroy, CA vs Stockton, 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

vs

Stockton

62

#1882 nationally

Gilroy leads in crime level (12.6 vs 31.4). Gilroy leads in median household income ($127,391 vs $71,612). Stockton leads in cost of living index (128 vs 181).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Gilroy, CA Stockton, CA
WhereAtHome Score 60.4 (#1936) 62 (#1882)
Population 58,250 319,543
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,052,956 $429,229
Median Household Income $127,391 $71,612
Average Commute 34.1 min 32.8 min
Walk Score 47 44
Crime Level 12.6 31.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 181 128
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+40.0 R+0.9