Life in Gilroy research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Gilroy over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Gilroy:
The population in Gilroy is 58,561.
The median home value in Gilroy is $1,054,436.
The median income in Gilroy is $131,554.
The cost of living in Gilroy is 183 which is 1.8x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Gilroy is $2,270.
The unemployment rate in Gilroy is 6.1%.
The poverty rate in Gilroy is 7.6%.
The average high in Gilroy is 71.1° and the average low is 48.8°.
Crime in Gilroy summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Gilroy. Key points include:
There were 1,519 total crimes in Gilroy in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Gilroy is 2,624.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Gilroy is 461.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Gilroy is 2,163.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Gilroy is 23.84% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Gilroy / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,519 | 2,624.5 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 267 | 461.3 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 66 | 114.0 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 169 | 292.0 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,252 | 2,163.2 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 148 | 255.7 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 871 | 1,504.9 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 233 | 402.6 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Gilroy summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Gilroy. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Gilroy is 183 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Gilroy is 1.8x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Gilroy is $1,054,436.
The median income in Gilroy is $131,554.
| Living Expense | Gilroy | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 183 | 141 | 100 | |
| Services | 109 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 116 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 124 | 110 | 100 | |
| Housing | 334 | 195 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 131 | 125 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 134 | 128 | 100 | |
The average high in Gilroy is 71.1° and the average low is 48.8°.
There are 37.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 17.4 inches of precipitation each year with 1.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Gilroy |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 71.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 37.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 17.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.6 |
The current population in Gilroy is 58,561. The population has increased 25.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 58,561 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 58,696 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 58,802 | 6.5% |
| 2020 | 55,227 | -2.7% |
| 2019 | 56,766 | 2.2% |
| 2018 | 55,525 | 2.5% |
| 2017 | 54,159 | 3.0% |
| 2016 | 52,576 | 1.8% |
| 2015 | 51,649 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 50,776 | 2.0% |
| 2013 | 49,767 | 1.9% |
| 2012 | 48,832 | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 47,808 | 2.1% |
| 2010 | 46,807 | - |
24.0% White with 14,058 White residents.
1.9% African American with 1,115 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 39 American Indian residents.
9.7% Asian with 5,662 Asian residents.
0.3% Hawaiian with 147 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 283 Other residents.
4.3% Two Or More with 2,499 Two Or More residents.
59.4% Hispanic with 34,758 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Gilroy | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24.0% | 34.6% | 58.2% |
| African American | 1.9% | 5.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 9.7% | 15.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.3% | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 59.4% | 39.8% | 19.0% |
Gilroy is 49.3% female with 28,878 female residents.
Gilroy is 50.7% male with 29,682 male residents.
| Gender | Gilroy | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.7% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
9.0% of adults in Gilroy completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Gilroy completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Gilroy completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Gilroy completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Gilroy completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Gilroy completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Gilroy completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Gilroy completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Gilroy completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Gilroy | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
1.8% of households in Gilroy earn Less than $10,000.
2.0% of households in Gilroy earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.7% of households in Gilroy earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.1% of households in Gilroy earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.8% of households in Gilroy earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.6% of households in Gilroy earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.9% of households in Gilroy earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.5% of households in Gilroy earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.3% of households in Gilroy earn $150,000 to $199,999.
26.3% of households in Gilroy earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Gilroy | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.8% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.0% | 3.0% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.7% | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.1% | 5.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.8% | 8.4% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.6% | 13.3% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.9% | 11.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.5% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.3% | 11.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 26.3% | 19.4% | 12.6% |