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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.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Gilroy Comparison Table
| 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 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
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 180 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 $1,081,221.
The median income in Gilroy is $133,107.
Gilroy's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Gilroy Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Gilroy | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 180 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 111 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 115 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 334 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 116 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 119 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 115 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Gilroy, CA Weather
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 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Gilroy Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Gilroy
The current population in Gilroy is 59,004. The population has increased 26.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 59,004 | 0.8% |
| 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 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Gilroy
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Gilroy is:
24.3% White with 14,328 White residents.
1.8% African American with 1,060 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 17 American Indian residents.
9.3% Asian with 5,470 Asian residents.
0.5% Hawaiian with 302 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 364 Other residents.
4.5% Two Or More with 2,681 Two Or More residents.
58.9% Hispanic with 34,782 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Gilroy | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24.3% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.8% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 9.3% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.5% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 58.9% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Gilroy
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Gilroy is 49.0% female with 28,907 female residents.
Gilroy is 51.0% male with 30,097 male residents.
| Gender | Gilroy | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.0% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.0% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Gilroy for adults over 25
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9.0% of adults in Gilroy completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Gilroy completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% 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% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| 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% |
Household Income For Gilroy, California
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1.7% of households in Gilroy earn Less than $10,000.
2.5% of households in Gilroy earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.4% of households in Gilroy earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.9% of households in Gilroy earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.4% of households in Gilroy earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.3% of households in Gilroy earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.2% of households in Gilroy earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.2% of households in Gilroy earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.7% of households in Gilroy earn $150,000 to $199,999.
28.6% of households in Gilroy earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Gilroy | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.7% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.5% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.4% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.9% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.4% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.3% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.2% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.2% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.7% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 28.6% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
