Gilroy, CA β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Santa Clara County Β· California

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Gilroy based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Gilroy
National Avg
California Avg
Population: 69Income: 88Home Value: 98Safety: 100Education: 26Median Age: 60Climate: 50Cost of Living: 100

Quick Stats

Population

58,561

2023 ACS

Median Income

$131,554

2023

Median Home Value

$975,800

2023

Median Rent

$2,270

2023

Median Age

36.0

Unemployment

6.1%

Cost of Living Index

230.3

100 = national avg

Gilroy is a city in Santa Clara County, California, with a population of 58,561 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Gilroy is one of the communities in California.

The median household income in Gilroy is $131,554, and the median home value is $975,800. The cost of living index is 230.3 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $2,270 per month. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, and the median age is 36.0 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

58,561

Male

29,682

50.7%

Female

28,879

49.3%

Median Age

36.0

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

17.9%

High School or Higher

31.3%

Foreign Born

24.1%

Veterans

2.6%

Married

38.2%

Avg Household Size

3.4

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.355

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

38.4%

Foreign Born

24.1%

White
38.4%
Black
2.1%
Asian
9.8%
Native American
1.3%
Pacific Islander
0.3%
Two or More
33.9%
Other
14.0%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

59.4%

34,756 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

40.6%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
29,748 (85.6%)
Puerto Rican
847 (2.4%)
Cuban
433 (1.2%)
Salvadoran
614 (1.8%)
Guatemalan
327 (0.9%)
Colombian
544 (1.6%)
Honduran
214 (0.6%)
Ecuadorian
7 (0.0%)
Peruvian
194 (0.6%)
Other Hispanic
1,830 (5.3%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
1,500 (26.0%)
Chinese
593 (10.3%)
Filipino
1,788 (31.0%)
Vietnamese
495 (8.6%)
Korean
328 (5.7%)
Japanese
272 (4.7%)
Pakistani
18 (0.3%)
Cambodian
160 (2.8%)
Hmong
74 (1.3%)
Thai
4 (0.1%)
Laotian
16 (0.3%)
Taiwanese
23 (0.4%)
Other Asian
489 (8.5%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
49 (24.6%)
Samoan
60 (30.2%)
Chamorro
24 (12.1%)
Tongan
57 (28.6%)
Other Pacific Islander
11 (5.5%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Navajo
18 (2.3%)
Other Native American
755 (97.7%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

54,883

English Only

54.5%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

19,705 speakers

Limited English

17.6%

Language Distribution

Spanish
19,705 (35.9%)
Other Indo-European
1,808 (3.3%)
Tagalog
970 (1.8%)
Other Asian
836 (1.5%)
Chinese
446 (0.8%)
Vietnamese
436 (0.8%)
Korean
245 (0.4%)
Slavic Languages
170 (0.3%)
Arabic
134 (0.2%)
Other Languages
127 (0.2%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

82.3%

Limited English Proficiency

17.6%

Spanish
39.6% limited English
Other Indo-European
25.1% limited English
Tagalog
22.8% limited English
Other Asian
37.8% limited English
Chinese
56.5% limited English
Vietnamese
56.9% limited English
Korean
49.4% limited English
Slavic Languages
70.6% limited English
Arabic
29.9% limited English
Other Languages
66.1% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,538

2.6% of population

Disability Rate

24.6%

378 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$68,897

Unemployment Rate

4.6%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
12.4%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
15.6%
Vietnam
43.0%
Korea
3.4%
World War II
3.9%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
7.3%
35-54
18.0%
55-64
15.9%
65-74
31.6%
75+
27.2%

Male Veterans

1,381

89.8%

Female Veterans

157

10.2%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$68,897

Non-Veteran Income

$45,759

Difference

$23,138

50.6% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

378

Without Disability

1,160

Disability Rate

24.6%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

19,262

#1 Ancestry

German

5.6% (3,279)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

4.8% (2,808)

#3 Ancestry

Italian

4.7% (2,777)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
5.6%
Irish
4.8%
Italian
4.7%
English
3.9%
French
1.6%
Portuguese
1.6%
Norwegian
1.5%
American
1.4%
Scottish
1.0%
European
1.0%
Swedish
0.7%
Scotch-Irish
0.6%
Dutch
0.6%
Sub-Saharan African
0.5%
Russian
0.5%
Welsh
0.5%
Arab
0.4%
Danish
0.4%
Polish
0.3%
Ukrainian
0.3%

Families & Households

Total Households

16,916

Family Households

13,697

81.0%

Married Couples

9,465

56.0%

Non-Family Households

3,219

19.0%

Single Mother Households

3,178

18.8%

Single Father Households

1,054

6.2%

Living Alone

2,375

14.0%

Children Under 18

Total Children

13,737

In Married Couple

10,018

72.9%

With Single Mother

2,822

20.5%

With Single Father

897

6.5%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$138,838

Married Couple Income

$163,766

Single Mother Income

$82,382

Single Father Income

$92,647

Avg Family Size

3.4

Avg Non-Family Size

3.4

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

2,085

Grandparents Responsible

453

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$131,554

+80% vs national

Per Capita Income

$46,830

+26% vs national

Poverty Rate

7.6%

-44% vs national

Gini Index

0.4159

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

6.1%

+18% vs national

SNAP Recipients

8.8%

of households

How Gilroy Compares

Gilroy vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Gilroy is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Gilroy. The median household income here is $131,554.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
7.6%
$25-50K
9.9%
$50-75K
10.6%
$75-100K
10.9%
$100-150K
20.5%
$150-200K
14.3%
$200K+
26.3%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

6.1%

-19% vs CA avg

Labor Force

29,613

Employed

27,774

Mean Commute

30 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

17.9%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

31.3%

of adults 25+

Median Age

36.0

Work from Home

12.6%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

230.3

100 = national avg

+130.3 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$101,325

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$239,494

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
346.9
Food
150.6
Transportation
160.7
Healthcare
140.4
Utilities
179.7

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$2,982

per month

2 Bedroom

$3,483

per month

The median household income in Gilroy, CA is $131,554, which is 79.7% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $46,830. The poverty rate of 7.6% is lower than the CA state average of 13.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4159, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, compared to the state average of 7.6%. The labor force is 29,613. 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 30 minutes, with 12.6% working from home. About 68.7% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 230.3, which is 130.3% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 346.9. A single adult needs to earn approximately $101,325 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$1,030,000

Median List Price

$1,200,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$469

Days on Market

39

Active Inventory

42

Months of Supply

2.5

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$1,041,564

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$3,222

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

41.2%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

40.9%

Sale-to-List Ratio

100.1%

Seller's market

Sold Above Asking
41.2%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
40.9%
Listings with Price Drops
11.9%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↑ 4.0%List Price ↑ 20.1%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

17

New Listings

43

Pending Sales

22

Homes Sold ↓ 26.1%New Listings ↑ 2.4%Pending ↓ 4.3%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$469

Median List $/SF

$537

Sale $/SF ↓ 12.3%List $/SF ↓ 1.3%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Gilroy, CA? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area, home prices have risen 822.0% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 81.6%. The 10-year growth rate is 58.8%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 33.9%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 2.5%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA housing market rather than Gilroy alone.

40yr ↑ 822%20yr ↑ 81.6%10yr ↑ 58.8%5yr ↑ 33.9%2yr ↑ 2.5%Q3 1975 β†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Gilroy vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Gilroy is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$975,800

Median Rent

$2,270

Total Housing Units

17,732

Vacancy Rate

4.6%

Owner Occupied

62.9%

Renter Occupied

37.1%

Median Property Tax

$8,014

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$3,261

Housing Types

Single Family
76.6%
Multi-Family
21.2%
Mobile Home
2.2%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$8,014

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.82%

of home value

Median Home Value

$975,800

Estimated Mean Tax

$8,190

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($8,014) by the median home value ($975,800). In Gilroy, CA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.82%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Gilroy, CA is $1,030,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 39 days on the market. 41.2% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.5 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $469. Zillow's observed rent index is $3,222/month. About 62.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1990. There are 17,732 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $8,014. The effective tax rate is 0.82%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

4.61

per 1,000 residents

+77% vs national

Property Crime Rate

21.63

per 1,000 residents

+26% vs national

Total Crimes

1,519

2024

Violent Clearance

52%

cases solved

Property Clearance

17%

cases solved

YoY Change

-15.0%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Gilroy Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Gilroy vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Gilroy is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↑ 28.5%Property ↓ 34.9%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Gilroy police solve 54% of aggravated assault cases but only 8% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent00.00N/A
RapeViolent320.5537.5%
RobberyViolent661.1453.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent1692.9253.8%
BurglaryProperty1482.5612.8%
Larceny/TheftProperty87115.0519.6%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty2334.038.2%

Gilroy, CA reported 267 violent crimes and 1,252 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 4.61 per 1,000 residents is 77.4% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 52% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 871 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 16.0% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20242671,2524.6121.63
20233111,6905.4229.48
20222751,2474.8521.98
20202601,5074.3125.00
20192511,4794.1824.61
20182091,6093.5427.26
20172081,6483.7029.34
20161821,7423.3632.18
20151921,7773.5933.24

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

99.7

Very High

Expected Annual Loss

99.8

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

17.2

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

72.6

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

25

Public Assistance

$497.7M

Individual Assistance

$571K

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

6 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $486.7M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Wind… β†’Severe StormApr 2023$1.9M$29K
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’FloodMar 2023β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’FloodJan 2023$8.3M$106K
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodJan 2023β€”β€”
Wildfires β†’FireAug 2020$2.6Mβ€”
Scu Ligtning Complex Fire β†’FireAug 2020β€”β€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$462.0M$435K
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodApr 2017$11.0Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’Severe StormFeb 2017$10.8Mβ€”
Rim Fire β†’FireDec 2013$263Kβ€”
Wildfires β†’FireJun 2008$11Kβ€”
Summit Fire β†’FireMay 2008β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and… β†’Severe Storm(s)Jun 2006$2Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and … β†’Severe Storm(s)Feb 2006$461Kβ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’HurricaneSep 2005$248Kβ€”
Croy Fire β†’FireSep 2002β€”β€”
Ca-wildfires-08/25/1999 β†’FireSep 1999$3Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormFeb 1998β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Mud and Landsli… β†’Severe StormJan 1997β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 30 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

1,630

Total Claims Paid

$24,608,736

Avg Claim Payout

$15,097

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

31

Federal Funding

$18,993,856

Properties Protected

869

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

8.34

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic19$10,991,472
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan2$336,724
601.2: Generators - Regular1$0
205.4: Non Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic; 205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic1$2,720,383
91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE1$164,532

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Gilroy has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, landslide, drought. The area has had 25 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 1,630 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $497,717,689 in public assistance recovery funding. $571,043 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 31 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

29.0%

7.1pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.9%

2.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.3%

0.6pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

13.0%

2.4pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

33.2%

Arthritis

18.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.6%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

16.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.9%

Loneliness

39.9%

Lack of Support

29.1%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

29.8%

Mobility

12.7%

Cognitive

14.6%

Hearing

5.4%

Vision

5.5%

Self-Care

3.6%

Independent Living

7.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Gilroy has an obesity rate of 29.0%, which is 7.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.9%, 2.6pp below the national average. About 13.0% of adults lack health insurance. 69.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

2.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

10.3 mi

Watsonville Community Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Watsonville Community Hospital10.3 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5Yes
San Jose Behavioral Health18.8 miPsychiatricβ€”β€”
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-San Jose18.9 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Natividad Medical Center19.8 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital21.2 miCritical Access Hospitalsβ€”Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

11

Pop. Served

60,126

Violations (5yr)

4

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
CITY OF GILROY59,2033
NEW AVENUE MUTUAL WATER COMPANY3050
HAPPY ACRES MWC2200
GOLDEN HEIGHTS MUTUAL WATER COMPANY660
BURCHELL ROAD WATER ASSOCIATION650
LOS RANCHOS DE UVAS WATER COMPANY581
QUAIL CREEK ESTATES MUTUAL WATER COMPANY550
VALLEY VIEW RANCHES450
EMERALD VALLEY MUTUAL WATER COMPANY430
ANGELO LANE WATER COMPANY410
RUCKER AVENUE MUTUAL WATER CO250

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

3

Total COβ‚‚e

99.8K MT

Top Emitter

Olam West Coast Inc

55.3K MT COβ‚‚e

Total COβ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (50,000 - 100,000)

FacilitySectorCOβ‚‚e (MT)
Olam West Coast Inc
Olam Holdings Ptnr
Other55,333
Calpine Gilroy Cogen, LP
Cpn Management Lp
Power Plants29,374
Gilroy Energy Center, LLC
Cpn Management Lp
Power Plants15,113

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COβ‚‚e/year.

There are 11 water systems serving the area. 4 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 3 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 99.8K metric tons of COβ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

30 min

+27% vs national

Drive Alone

68.7%

-13% vs national

Public Transit

1.6%

+78% vs national

Work From Home

12.6%

+35% vs national

Carpool

14.6%

Walk / Bike

2.0%

combined

How Gilroy's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

3

2023

6-Year Avg

4

fatalities/yr

Cyclist

1

Nighttime

2

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202333001
202244020
202166021
202044030
201922100
201833020

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Gilroy, CA is 30 minutes, which is 26.9% above the national average of 23 minutes. 68.7% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 12.6% work from home, which is below the CA state average of 14.0%. Public transit is used by 1.6% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 14.6% of workers carpool. 1.5% walk to work. 0.6% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 3 traffic fatalities from 3 fatal crashes.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

95.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

83.6%

of households

No Internet

2.7%

of households

Total Households

16,916

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
83.6%
Cellular Data Plan
92.0%
Satellite
10.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.3%
No Internet Access
2.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

98.5%

of households

Smartphone

94.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

86.2%

of households

Tablet

73.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
98.5%
Smartphone
94.4%
Desktop / Laptop
86.2%
Tablet
73.2%
Smartphone Only
7.5%
No Computer
1.5%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

32.0Β’

per kWh

+74% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Commercial Rate

25.5Β’

per kWh

+73% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Industrial Rate

21.5Β’

per kWh

+94% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$161

residential

+11% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

87% above the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in California averages 32.0Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $161. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Gilroy vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (50,000 - 100,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

11

Population Served

60,126

Violations (5yr)

4

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF GILROYCommunityGround water59,2033
NEW AVENUE MUTUAL WATER COMPANYCommunityGround water3050
HAPPY ACRES MWCCommunityGround water2200
GOLDEN HEIGHTS MUTUAL WATER COMPANYCommunityGround water660
BURCHELL ROAD WATER ASSOCIATIONCommunityGround water650
LOS RANCHOS DE UVAS WATER COMPANYCommunityGround water581
QUAIL CREEK ESTATES MUTUAL WATER COMPANYCommunityGround water550
VALLEY VIEW RANCHESCommunityGround water450
EMERALD VALLEY MUTUAL WATER COMPANYCommunityGround water430
ANGELO LANE WATER COMPANYCommunityGround water410
RUCKER AVENUE MUTUAL WATER COCommunityGround water250

95.6% of households in Gilroy have broadband internet access. 83.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 2.7% of households have no internet access. 7.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 11 water systems, providing water to 60,126 people. A total of 4 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Gilroy is located in Santa Clara County, CA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Gilroy.

Election Overview

Source: Santa Clara County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

510,744

68.1%

GOP Votes

210,924

28.1%

Total Votes

750,433

Margin

D+40.0%

Shift from 2020

R+7.5pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+40.0%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024510,744210,924750,43368.1%28.1%D+40.0
2020617,967214,612850,52272.7%25.2%D+47.4
2016483,472137,452659,14873.4%20.8%D+52.5

In the 2024 presidential election, Santa Clara County recorded 750,433 total votes. Democrats won the county with 68.1% of the vote compared to 28.1% for Republicans, a margin of D+40.0%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+7.5pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Santa Clara County has shifted 12.6 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

235

Total Assets

$155.7M

Total Income

$254.8M

Per 10K Residents

40.1

nonprofits

-33.9% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

15

Median Assets

$110K

Oldest Active

1949

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
34
Education
24
Human Services
24
Recreation & Sports
19
Philanthropy
18
Animal-Related
13
Arts & Culture
10
Youth Development
9
Environment
7
Community Improvement
7
International
5
Public Benefit
5
Voluntary Health
4
Crime & Legal
4
Health Care
3
Housing & Shelter
3
Food & Agriculture
2
Unknown
2
Mental Health
1
Public Safety
1
Civil Rights
1
Science & Tech
1
Mutual Benefit
1
90.3%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $140.5M of $155.7M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Largest Nonprofits in Gilroy

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
GO KIDS INCHuman Services$36.0M$94.9M1978
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWSβ€”$26.9M$37.4M1962
MOCA FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$24.9M$4.4M2000
COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS FOR CHILDREN FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALSβ€”$19.2M$59.2M1975
GILROY FOUNDATIONβ€”$16.1M$2.8M1986
GILROY GARDENS FAMILY THEME PARKEnvironment$8.8M$20.2M1998
SOUTH COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICESFood & Agriculture$3.9M$11.8M2002
CHRISTIAN OUTREACH TRAINING & RESEARCH INSTITUTEHuman Services$1.6M$75K2010
GILROY ROTARY CLUB ENDOWMENT INCHuman Services$1.6M$290K1996
COMMUNITY MEDIA ACCESS PARTNERSHIPArts & Culture$1.4M$634K2001
OPERATION FREEDOM PAWSPublic Benefit$1.3M$2.0M2011
SILVER SHIRE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.2M$2.3M2015
LIUCHAO FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.1M$6K2011
MILLER RED BARN ASSOCIATIONCommunity Improvement$1.0M$145K2017
ROYAL PAGEANT LOFTSβ€”$1.0M$56K2011
GAVILAN COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$935K$367K1995
RAINBOW EDUCATION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$711K$46K2004
GILROY GARLIC FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION INCPhilanthropy$666K$349K2014
PACIFIC POINT CHRISTIAN SCHOOLSEducation$604K$3.7M2022
SUN SHINE FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$553K$1.4M2022
CARRY THE VISIONInternational$436K$2.0M2010
UNRAVELVoluntary Health$418K$879K2014
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TRANSA CTIONAL ANALYSIS ASSOCIATIONβ€”$350K$93K1987
TAJI 100 INCORPORATEDRecreation & Sports$338K$333K2016
SOUTH VALLEY CIVIC THEATREArts & Culture$332K$263K1973
CHARITABLE CARE FOUNDATIONβ€”$303K$181K1992
CHEER COASTAL HABITAT EDUCATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATIONEnvironment$274K$122K2004
PING YEN & CHING YIN SUN EDUCATION FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$254K$12K2003
GILROY HISTORICAL SOCIETYβ€”$240K$94K1985
INFORMED CHOICESHealth Care$237K$443K1994
JASPER FOUNDATIONHuman Services$231K$3252013
LUIGI APREA FUNDAMENTAL SCHOOL PARENT CLUBEducation$181K$118K1995
FRIENDS OF CANADA DE LOS OSOSEnvironment$166K$103K2014
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER- SECTION 17 INCReligion$148K$414K2003
ROD KELLEY PARENT CLUBEducation$148K$76K1994
GILROY ARTS ALLIANCEβ€”$142K$50K1973
LAS ANIMAS HOME AND SCHOOL CLUBEducation$138K$39K1997
GILROY GATORSRecreation & Sports$130K$142K2020
COMMUNITY AGENCY FOR RESOURCES ADVOCACY & SERVICESHuman Services$117K$1.3M2015
GREENSTONE ASSISTED LIVINGHousing & Shelter$113K$81K2021
DREAMPOWER FOUNDATION INCHuman Services$107K$740K2003
RENDIAMO FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$101K$44K2012
TRAN GIENGER FAMILY CHARITY FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$100K$259K2022
GILROY GRASSLAND WILDLIFE FOUNDATIONEnvironment$82K$73K2000
CIELUnknown$80K$96K2015
SOUTH VALLEY SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION INCArts & Culture$77K$97K1980
AMBER S ANGELS INCRecreation & Sports$77K$51K2019
GILROY ASSISTANCE LEAGUEPhilanthropy$73K$78K2012
6TH STREET STUDIOS AND ART CENTERArts & Culture$72K$218K2021
RUCKER HOME AND SCHOOL CLUBYouth Development$69K$20K1975

Gilroy, CA has 235 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $155.7M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 34 organizations. 15 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 40.1 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1949.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

438

Total Approved

$222.2M

Jobs Supported

4,191

Per 10K Residents

74.8

SBA loans

-12.9% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

86

Top Lender

Wells Fargo Bank National Association

72 loans

Top Industry

Retail Trade

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)84% of all loans

Loans

369

Total Amount

$155.2M

Avg Loan

$420,660

Median Loan

$160,000

SBA Guaranteed

$115.2M(74%)

Jobs Supported

3,076

50416% of all loans

Loans

69

Total Amount

$67.0M

Avg Loan

$970,739

Median Loan

$750,000

7(a) β€” 84%504 β€” 16%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

57

13% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$43.4M

20% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$760,825

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Retail Trade58 loans
NAICS 44
$43.0M
Other Services48 loans
NAICS 81
$20.0M
Accommodation & Food Services46 loans
NAICS 72
$30.8M
Construction39 loans
NAICS 23
$21.0M
Health Care & Social Assistance38 loans
NAICS 62
$17.3M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Parvati Hospitality Inc.1$5.0M
Ww Apex Llc1$5.0M
Super 8 Gilroy1$4.4M
Digital Storm1$3.9M
Trac Vu1$3.8M
Medar, Llc1$3.8M
Parvati One Hospitality Inc.2$3.8M
5975 Rossi Lane, Llc1$3.4M
Happy Hearts Gilroy Dba Happy Hearts Preschool1$3.2M
Hankins Information Technology Inc.1$3.0M

Gilroy, CA has received 438 SBA loans totaling $222.2M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 369 loans (84% of the total), supporting 3,076 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 69 loans totaling $67.0M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Retail Trade. The most active SBA lender in Gilroy is Wells Fargo Bank National Association with 72 loans. That works out to 74.8 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

3

Total Population

78,628

Avg Median Income

$152,494

Avg Home Value

$1,105,400

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
950043,917$165,781$914,000$1,95322.0
9502067,945$134,242$1,005,600$2,256151.8
950466,766$157,458$1,396,600$2,31218.8

Gilroy, CA has 3 ZIP codes with a combined population of 78,628. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $152,494. The average median home value is $1,105,400. The average median monthly rent is $2,174.

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