Gilroy, CA vs Imperial, 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.
Gilroy
60.4
#1936 nationally
Imperial
71.3
#996 nationally
Imperial leads in crime level (2.1 vs 12.6). Imperial leads in average commute (18.1 min vs 34.1 min). Gilroy leads in median household income ($127,391 vs $83,029).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilroy, CA | Imperial, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1936) | 71.3 (#996) |
| Population | 58,250 | 21,591 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,052,956 | $445,376 |
| Median Household Income | $127,391 | $83,029 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 18.1 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 181 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | R+0.9 |
Data coverage note: Imperial is missing data for 1 metric that Gilroy has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
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C-
71.3 Score
Imperial, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$445,376
Population
21,591
Crime
Low
Median Income
$83,029
Pacific
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