Gilroy, CA vs Mount Vernon, NY
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
Mount Vernon
63.8
#1739 nationally
Gilroy leads in median household income ($127,391 vs $75,511). Mount Vernon leads in walk score (73 vs 47). Mount Vernon leads in cost of living index (133 vs 181).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilroy, CA | Mount Vernon, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1936) | 63.8 (#1739) |
| Population | 58,250 | 71,168 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,052,956 | $581,799 |
| Median Household Income | $127,391 | $75,511 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 36.9 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 14.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 181 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+26.3 |
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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D
63.8 Score
Mount Vernon, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$581,799
Population
71,168
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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