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Gilroy, California

city · Santa Clara County

At a glance

59,004
Population
$1,027,400
Median home value (all homes)
239% above U.S. median
$1,052,956
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,301/mo
Median rent
71% above U.S. median
$133,107
Median household income
69% above U.S. median
33.3 min
Average commute
95.8%
Homes with broadband
30.34%
Locations with fiber available
6.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 173 — 73% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing256% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities17% above
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost78% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college24 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college12 mi
High school graduates83.4%
College graduates29.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Gilroy Economic Development
A Gilroy-based chamber of commerce focused on supporting local businesses, promoting economic growth, and facilitating community development in Gilroy.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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