Gilroy, Santa Clara | Community Guide

Welcome to Gilroy, CA

Gilroy is a city of sales and office workers, service providers, and professionals

Gilroy is a medium-sized city located in the state of California. With a population of 58,756 people and 11 constituent neighborhoods, Gilroy is the 175th largest community in California. Unlike some cities where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Gilroy is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs.

Overall, Gilroy is a city of sales and office workers, service providers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Gilroy who work in office and administrative support (11.28%), sales jobs (11.01%), and management occupations (10.42%). The per capita income in Gilroy in 2010 was $32,680, which is middle income relative to California, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $130,720 for a family of four. However, Gilroy contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Gilroy is an extremely ethnically diverse city.

The people who call Gilroy home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. People of Hispanic or Latino origin are the most prevalent group in Gilroy, accounting for 60.60% of the city’s residents (people of Hispanic or Latino origin can be of any race). The greatest number of Gilroy residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Gilroy include German, Irish, Italian, English, and Portuguese.

Overview for Gilroy, CA

58,802 people live in Gilroy, where the median age is 35 and the average individual income is $41,393. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

58,802

Total Population

35 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$41,393

Average individual Income

Around Gilroy, CA

There's plenty to do around Gilroy, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

39

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

58

Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Top a Lot Yogurt Gilroy, Tuscan House Vineyards, and Caldwell's Comics & Cards.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Top a Lot Yogurt Gilroy page on Yelp Search 8155 Arroyo Cir 8003 on Google Maps	Dining	1.57 miles	16 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Tuscan House Vineyards page on Yelp Search 2900 Soma Way on Google Maps	Dining	4.95 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Caldwell's Comics & Cards page on Yelp Search 7483 Monterey St on Google Maps	Shopping	0.91 miles	13 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Vineyard Christian Preschool page on Yelp Search 1735 Hecker Pass Rd on Google Maps	Active	1.15 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Competitive PROformance page on Yelp Search 160 Pierce St on Google Maps	Active	1.26 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Coast Range CrossFit page on Yelp Search 1300 First St on Google Maps	Active	0.79 miles	25 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Wild Iris Waxing + Wellness page on Yelp Search 8021 Carmel St on Google Maps	Beauty	0.7 miles	37 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Vermillion Salon page on Yelp Search 7459 Monterey St on Google Maps	Beauty	0.9 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Gilroy, CA

Population Households Employment

Gilroy has 17,023 households, with an average household size of 3.43. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Gilroy do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 58,802 people call Gilroy home. The population density is 3,556.11 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

58,802

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

35

Median Age

49.83 / 50.17%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

17,023

Total Households

3.43

Average Household Size

$41,393

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Gilroy, CA

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Mixed Schools ()

The following schools are within or nearby Gilroy. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Gilroy

Welcome to Gilroy, CA

Overview for Gilroy, CA

58,802

35 years

High

$41,393

Around Gilroy, CA

39

Car-Dependent

58

Bikeable

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Gilroy, CA

58,802

High

35

49.83 / 50.17%

17,023

3.43

$41,393

Schools in Gilroy, CA

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Property Listings

$9,120,000

$5,480,000

$5,320,000

$3,389,000

$3,000,000

$2,899,000

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