Gilroy, CA vs Stuart, FL
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
Stuart
66.3
#1563 nationally
Gilroy leads in median household income ($127,391 vs $61,878). Stuart leads in cost of living index (109 vs 181). Stuart leads in crime level (8.4 vs 12.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilroy, CA | Stuart, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1936) | 66.3 (#1563) |
| Population | 58,250 | 19,430 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,052,956 | $375,621 |
| Median Household Income | $127,391 | $61,878 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 23.2 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 181 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | R+31.1 |
Data coverage note: Stuart is missing data for 1 metric that Gilroy has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
66.3 Score
Stuart, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$375,621
Population
19,430
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,878
Southeast
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