Living in Gilroy, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gilroy · Census data 2020–2024
Gilroy has 59,004 residents with a median age of 37. The median household income is $133,107 (34% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,027,400, the median rent is $2,301/month.
Gilroy at a glance
- Population
- 59,004
- Median age
- 37State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $133,107State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,027,400State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,301/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 62.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.3%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Gilroy a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 34% higher than the California median; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
Cons: Home values 40% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Gilroy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gilroy the median home value is $1,027,400, 209% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,301 per month, which is 31.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,933 a month in housing costs.
Gilroy median household income
The median household income in Gilroy is $133,107 and the income per person is $48,965. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Gilroy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 18,054
- Owner-occupied
- 62.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.6%
- Vacant
- 3.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 3.34
Gilroy demographics
- Population
- 59,004
- Median age
- 37
- Under 18
- 26.8%
- 65 and older
- 13%
- Households
- 17,459
- Foreign-born
- 24.3%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gilroy ›
Education in Gilroy
29.3% of adults 25 and older in Gilroy have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 10.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gilroy
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 12.8%
- Drive alone
- 70.5%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
Gilroy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilroy | 59,004 | $133,107 | $1,027,400 | $2,301 |
| San Martin | 6,954 | $158,250 | $1,430,600 | $2,613 |
| Morgan Hill | 45,425 | $163,920 | $1,210,200 | $2,474 |
| Aromas | 3,245 | $148,438 | $863,500 | $2,638 |
| Interlaken | 8,068 | $109,150 | $831,000 | $1,941 |
| Corralitos | 1,884 | $171,113 | $2,000,001 | $2,218 |
| Amesti | 2,818 | $108,833 | $879,400 | $1,660 |
| Pajaro | 2,899 | $84,875 | $750,000 | $1,850 |
| San Juan Bautista | 2,033 | $115,833 | $785,800 | $1,889 |
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What is the median household income in Gilroy, CA?
The median household income in Gilroy is $133,107, 34% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Gilroy?
The median home value in Gilroy is $1,027,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Gilroy?
The median gross rent in Gilroy is $2,301 per month, about 31.8% of household income.
Is Gilroy, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 34% higher than the California median; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: home values 40% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Gilroy?
The median age in Gilroy is 37 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Gilroy?
The average commute to work in Gilroy is 33 minutes; 12.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gilroy?
The unemployment rate in Gilroy is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gilroy?
29.3% of adults in Gilroy have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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