At a Glance
Median Income
$131,554
$46,830 per capita
Home Value
$975,800
Zillow: $1,049,221
Median Rent
$2,270/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
458/100K
2,194/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%
83.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
10.4% smoking rate
How Gilroy Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gilroy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gilroy a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gilroy residents earn a median household income of $131,554 , which is 75% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,830. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 83,418 business establishments, including 5,045 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gilroy is $975,800 , 246% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,049,221. Median rent is $2,270/month, with 30.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Gilroy reports 458 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 20% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,194/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
28.6% of adults in Gilroy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
83.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gilroy has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population58,561
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density3,541/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born24.1%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$131,554
Per Capita$46,830
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$438,483M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,789
Housing
C
Home Value$975,800
Rent$2,270
Ownership62.8%
Zillow$1,049,221
Housing Units17,644
Rent Burden30.9%
Crime
F
Violent458/100K
Property2,194/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault289/100K
Burglary256/100K
Health
Obesity28.8%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking10.4%
Premature Death4,125/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain19.8 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation213 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+83.6%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 68%
Commute34 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations31
Libraries49
Did You Know?
Gilroy was founded in 1870.
The median home in Gilroy was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
24.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 5,045 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 108 fatal vehicle crashes.