Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
15%
Gilroy
Gilroy, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,985
Population
56,103
Renter Mix
39% Rent
Welcome to the Garlic Capital of the World
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Known as the “Garlic Capital of the World,” Gilroy offers residents local charm and heaps of garlicy cuisine. Just 32 miles southeast of San Jose and even closer to California beaches, Gilroy offers pristine restaurants, entertainment, community events, outdoor recreation, and great public schools. Enjoy Jason-Stephens Winery for trendy, local wine, or visit family-owned Westside Grill for an upscale weekend brunch.
Gilroy residents enjoy spending time at Gilroy Gardens. This theme park and premier entertainment destination offers rides, beautiful gardens, and camping sites. Get your shopping done at one of the many shopping centers in town offering retailers like Barnes & Noble, PetSmart, Target, and more. Find great brands with affordable deals at the Gilroy Premium Outlets. Visit Eagle Ride Golf Club, Silicon Valley’s premier golf club and host to various events and tournaments. From May to October every year, you can visit the Gilroy Farmers Market with the best organic produce and local treats around. For four decades, the city has hosted the annual Gilroy Garlic Festival offering fun, garlicy food, and live entertainment. Visit the Gilroy Museum on 5th Street to explore the city’s history and how it become famous for its garlic.
Explore the City
Garlic is the spice of Gilroy and the rural farmlands of the city.
Golf and many other activities serve the residents of Gilroy.
Gilroy is the Garlic Capital of the World.
Walking trail in Hecker Pass Park.
The statue immortalizes the legacy of Gilroy through the enduring handshake.
Gilroy Station is a great place to catch a ride up north.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$112,094
Average: $140,518
Education
12,709
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
28,578
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Gilroy has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
39%
Non-Renters
61%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Gilroy, CA is $1,525 for a studio, $1,985 for one bedroom, $2,360 for two bedrooms, and $1,992 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gilroy has increased by 0.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,985/month
631 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Gilroy, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
587 Students
Public
Grades K-5
722 Students
Public
Grades K-5
800 Students
Public
Grades K-5
697 Students
Public
Grades K-5
510 Students
Public
Grades K-8
587 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
749 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
672 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
784 Students
Dr. T. J. Owens Gilroy Early College Academy
Public
Grades 9-12
304 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,630 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,618 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Chitactac-Adams Heritage County Park
- Coyote Lake County Park
- Mt. Madonna County Park
- Uvas Canyon County Park
- Chesbro Reservoir County Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
- Monterey Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.