Gilroy, CA vs Torrance, 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
Torrance
64.2
#1714 nationally
Torrance leads in crime level (8.5 vs 12.6). Torrance leads in walk score (67 vs 47). Torrance leads in average commute (27.8 min vs 34.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilroy, CA | Torrance, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1936) | 64.2 (#1714) |
| Population | 58,250 | 139,224 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,052,956 | $1,117,906 |
| Median Household Income | $127,391 | $109,554 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 8.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 181 | 195 |
| 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
Pacific
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D
64.2 Score
Torrance, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,117,906
Population
139,224
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
67
Pacific
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