Gilroy, CA

Full City Profile · California · Santa Clara County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
58,561 Population 3,541/sq mi density
$131,554 Median Income $46,830 per capita
$975,800 Home Value $1,049,221 Zillow
$2,270 Median Rent 30.9% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
458 Violent Crime/100K 2,194 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$131,554 median income, 6.1% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$975,800 home value, $2,270/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
458 violent crimes/100K (20% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$975,800
246% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,270/mo
95% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
62.8%
4% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
17,644
Median year built: 1990

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$975,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$1,049,221
Redfin Median Sale
$1,105,000
Median Sale Price
$1,105,000
Median List Price
$1,099,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

62.8%
Owner-Occupied
37.2%
Renter-Occupied
63%
37%
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent: $2,270/mo · Zillow rent: $3,108/mo

Market Indicators (Redfin)

Median Sale Price
$1,105,000
Median Days on Market
22 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
21
Price Drops
30.4%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$514
Active Inventory
56
homes for sale

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
30.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
0% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1990
Average age of housing stock: 36 years
Homeownership Rate
62.8%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$975,800
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$1,049,221
Redfin Median Sale$1,105,000
Median Sale Price$1,105,000
Median List Price$1,099,000
Price Per Sq Ft$514

Rent

Census Median Rent$2,270
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$3,108
FMR Studio$1,513
FMR 1-Bedroom$1,647
FMR 2-Bedroom$2,053
FMR 3-Bedroom$2,752
FMR 4-Bedroom$3,165

Market

Days on Market22
Sale-to-List Ratio1.0%
Price Drops30.4%
Homes Sold21
Active Inventory56
Price Per Sq Ft$514

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied62.8%
Renter-Occupied37.2%
Homeownership Rate62.8%
Total Housing Units17,644
Median Year Built1990
Rent Burden30.9%