Gilroy, CA vs Paramus, NJ
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
Paramus
67.9
#1371 nationally
Paramus leads in crime level (0.8 vs 12.6). Gilroy leads in walk score (47 vs 37). Paramus leads in average commute (31 min vs 34.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilroy, CA | Paramus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1936) | 67.9 (#1371) |
| Population | 58,250 | 26,282 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,052,956 | $1,086,056 |
| Median Household Income | $127,391 | $136,824 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 181 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+3.4 |
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+
67.9 Score
Paramus, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,086,056
Population
26,282
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
37
Northeast
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