Gilroy

CA

Santa Clara County, California

Population 1.9M |Median income $164,281 |12 hospitals

Population
1,902,047
Santa Clara County
Median Income
$164,281
+142% vs avg
Median Home Value
$1,490,600
+555% vs avg
Median Age
38.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
1.9M+5%
Median Income
$164,281+79%
Median Home Value
$1,490,600+131%
Poverty Rate
7.1%-30%
Unemployment
4.9%-49%

Economics

Median Rent
$2,857/mo
Poverty Rate
7.1% -50% vs avg
Unemployment 4.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 56.5%
Work From Home 23.9%
Public Transit 2.3%

Population

Asian 40.5%
White 29.9%
African American 2.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
31.7%
High Blood Pressure
27%
Physical Inactivity
22.2%
Obesity
21.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
13.7%
Binge Drinking
12.9%
Diabetes
10.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
10.1%
Current Smoking
8.1%
Current Asthma
7.9%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 71.2%
Dental Visit 66.9%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
6.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
4.5%
Stroke
2.4%

Hospitals 12 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
2
★★★★
2
★★★
3
★★
1
★
0
Average Rating
3.6/5
Total Hospitals
12
With ER
8
PALO ALTO VA MEDICAL CENTER
PALO ALTO · Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER
★★★★★
STANFORD HEALTH CARE
STANFORD · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★
EL CAMINO HEALTH
MOUNTAIN VIEW · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL-SAN JOSE
SAN JOSE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
SANTA CLARA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
SAN JOSE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL-SANTA CLARA
SANTA CLARA · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER OF SAN JOSE
SAN JOSE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
SAN JOSE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Gilroy Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Virginia and North Central North Carolina

NOAA · 27m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Chester and York Counties in South Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central South Carolina Through 9:45 AM

NOAA · 28m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jenkins, Screven, and Allendale Counties Through 10:00 AM

NOAA · 34m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 34m ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Gilroy, CA? ▼
Gilroy, CA has a population of 1,902,047 people, located in Santa Clara County, California.
What is the median household income in Gilroy? ▼
The median household income in Gilroy, CA is $164,281 per year. The poverty rate is 7.1%.
What is the median home value in Gilroy? ▼
The median home value in Gilroy, CA is $1,490,600. Median rent is $2,857/month.
What are the top health concerns in Gilroy? ▼
The top health indicators in Gilroy include Short Sleep Duration (31.7%), High Blood Pressure (27%), Physical Inactivity (22.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Gilroy? ▼
Gilroy has 12 hospitals with an average rating of 3.6/5 stars. 8 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Gilroy? ▼
The median age in Gilroy, CA is 38.1 years. 56.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Gilroy, CA is located in Santa Clara County, California. With a population of 1.9M and a median household income of $164,281, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 12 hospitals with an average rating of 3.6/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Gilroy area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Santa Clara County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.