Living in Gilroy
The southernmost city in Santa Clara County, known for garlic and for house prices below most of the county. Compare commute times or talk with Joseph.
Gilroy on Film
I have not filmed a walkthrough in Gilroy yet, so here is a look back from the archives. Want me to tour a home here for you? Send me the address.
Gilroy Solar Heat Project (1979)
A state film on a solar project built to dry garlic in Gilroy.Source: California State Archives, via California Revealed
Valley of Heart's Delight (1948)
The Santa Clara Valley when orchards, canneries and new industry drove the local economy.Source: Internet Archive
A Short History
- The city is named for John Gilroy, a Scottish sailor born John Cameron who settled here in 1814.
- Gilroy incorporated on March 12, 1870.
- The Gilroy Garlic Festival began in 1979.
Schools, Parks and Getting Around
Public Schools
School assignment depends on the address. Always confirm with the district.
Parks and Places
Getting Around
Gilroy is the southern end of Caltrain, with limited weekday commute service. Highway 101 and Highway 152 serve the city. See commute times to each job center.
Gilroy Market Report
Home sales for Gilroy pulled directly from MLSListings, the Bay Area's MLS. Figures cover full calendar months.
Last month, single family homes
October 2026
Last 3 months by home type
August to October 2026
| Home type | Homes sold | Median price | Median price per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single family homes | 99 | $1.15M | $539 |
| Condominiums | 3 | $475K | $456 |
| Townhouses | 2 | $653K | $522 |
Last 12 months, single family homes
November 2025 to October 2026
How Gilroy compares
Median single family sale price, November 2025 to October 2026
Source: MLSListings closed sales with a Gilroy postal city, by close of escrow date, pulled November 13, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Ask me for a full report on your street or price range.
Gilroy FAQ
What does the Gilroy market look like right now?
See the market report above for single family home sales in Gilroy over the last month, the last 3 months and the last 12 months, pulled directly from MLSListings. Every street prices differently, so ask Joseph for numbers on your area or price range.
How far is Gilroy from the Peninsula and San Francisco?
Use the commute chart on my relocation guide to compare estimated drive and transit times from Gilroy to San Francisco, SFO, Stanford and the Silicon Valley hubs.
What is my Gilroy home worth?
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How can I hear about Gilroy homes before they hit the market?
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Sources
Please confirm anything important for a specific address.
- MLSListingsClosed sales with a Gilroy postal city, November 2025 to October 2026, pulled November 13, 2026
- Gilroy, California (Wikipedia)History, schools, parks and transit
- U.S. Census Bureau2020 census population and land area
Gilroy Market Trends
Market Trends are calculated using MLS® sold listing data
