Gilroy (~60,000 residents), the self-styled "Garlic Capital of the World," anchors the southern end of Santa Clara County amid farmland, outlet shopping, and the Gilroy Gardens theme park. It's the value play of the metro — the lowest-priced incorporated city in the county — with a walkable downtown on Monterey Street, an annual Garlic Festival, and Caltrain's southern terminus.
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Home prices in Gilroy
The median listing price in Gilroy is $1,241,444.
Top places in Gilroy
Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park — horticulture-themed amusement park.
Gilroy Premium Outlets — major outlet shopping destination.
Gilroy Garlic Festival — the city's signature annual event.
Christmas Hill Park — 51-acre park on Uvas Creek.
Chitactac-Adams Heritage County Park.
Downtown Monterey Street — historic storefronts, dining, and the farmers market.
Gilroy Center for the Arts — galleries and live performances.
Commuting from Gilroy
Approximate drive to downtown San Jose: ~30 miles / ~35–45 minutes via US-101 (approximate; longer with traffic).
Caltrain: Gilroy station is the line's southern terminus, with commute-hour service to San Jose Diridon.
US-101 is the only freeway corridor; SR-152 connects to the Central Valley.
Schools in Gilroy
Public schools: Gilroy Unified School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Gilroy FAQs
What is the housing market like in Gilroy, CA? The median listing price in Gilroy is $1,241,444. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot)
How is the commute from Gilroy, CA? Approximate drive to downtown San Jose: ~30 miles / ~35–45 minutes via US-101 (approximate; longer with traffic).
Which school district serves Gilroy, CA? Gilroy is served by Gilroy Unified School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
