Gilroy, CA vs South San Francisco, 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
South San Francisco
63.9
#1734 nationally
South San Francisco leads in crime level (8.2 vs 12.6). South San Francisco leads in walk score (63 vs 47). South San Francisco leads in average commute (27.9 min vs 34.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilroy, CA | South San Francisco, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1936) | 63.9 (#1734) |
| Population | 58,250 | 63,123 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,052,956 | $1,235,804 |
| Median Household Income | $127,391 | $127,062 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 8.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 181 | 207 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+50.3 |
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
63.9 Score
South San Francisco, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,235,804
Population
63,123
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
63
Pacific
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