Gilroy, CA vs Seal Beach, 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
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Gilroy leads in median household income ($127,391 vs $75,507). Seal Beach leads in cost of living index (149 vs 181). Gilroy leads in walk score (47 vs 41).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilroy, CA | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1936) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 58,250 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,052,956 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $127,391 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 181 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+2.6 |
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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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59.7 Score
Seal Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$841,961
Population
24,352
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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