Gilroy, CA vs San Dimas, 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
San Dimas
61.6
#1900 nationally
San Dimas leads in crime level (7.7 vs 12.6). Gilroy leads in walk score (47 vs 37). Gilroy leads in median household income ($127,391 vs $102,241).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilroy, CA | San Dimas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1936) | 61.6 (#1900) |
| Population | 58,250 | 33,105 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,052,956 | $922,772 |
| Median Household Income | $127,391 | $102,241 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 31.9 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 181 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+32.9 |
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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D-
61.6 Score
San Dimas, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$922,772
Population
33,105
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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