Gilroy, CA vs Murfreesboro, TN
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
Murfreesboro
65
#1659 nationally
Gilroy leads in walk score (47 vs 25). Gilroy leads in median household income ($127,391 vs $70,451). Murfreesboro leads in cost of living index (109 vs 181).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilroy, CA | Murfreesboro, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1936) | 65 (#1659) |
| Population | 58,250 | 165,430 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,052,956 | $430,142 |
| Median Household Income | $127,391 | $70,451 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 27.3 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 11.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 181 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | R+21.8 |
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
65 Score
Murfreesboro, TN
Mid-size Tennessee city with community character
Median Home
$430,142
Population
165,430
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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