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Housing Affordability in Gilroy, CA
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 41.7%
- California 41.7%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 53.4%
- California 55.3%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 35.0%
- California 31.4%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $3,933/mo
- California $2,946/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more3,35053.4%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more3,78435.0%
- Renters paying 50% or more1,43422.8%
- Median rent as a share of income: 31.8%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 26.7%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $915/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 7.7
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilroy, CA | 41.7% | 53.4% | 35.0% | 31.8% |
| Santa Clara County | 35.1% | 45.0% | 27.2% | 27.7% |
| California | 41.7% | 55.3% | 31.4% | 32.8% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Gilroy, CA?
- In Gilroy, CA, 41.7% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Gilroy compare with California?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Gilroy is 41.7%, compared with 41.7% for California as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates