Bellflower, CA vs Gilroy, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bellflower
60.8
#1920 nationally
Gilroy
60.4
#1936 nationally
Gilroy leads in median household income ($127,391 vs $75,379). Bellflower leads in walk score (66 vs 47). Gilroy leads in crime level (12.6 vs 16.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bellflower, CA | Gilroy, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1920) | 60.4 (#1936) |
| Population | 75,122 | 58,250 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $805,101 | $1,052,956 |
| Median Household Income | $75,379 | $127,391 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 16.8 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 181 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+40.0 |
D-
60.8 Score
Bellflower, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$805,101
Population
75,122
Crime
High
Walk Score
66
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D-
60.4 Score
Gilroy, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,052,956
Population
58,250
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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