Gilroy, California Income Statistics
Gilroy Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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B
Gilroy Around average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Gilroy | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $122,632 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $67,282 | $67,742 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 6.5% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 17.3% | 17.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 25.3% | 20.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Gilroy is about 24% higher than in California. Income has been growing faster in Gilroy (6.5%/yr) than in California (5.6%/yr).
About 17% of adults in Gilroy earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, about the same as the California average of 18%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Gilroy, California grew by 103.5% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $122,632 in 2024. That's an average of about 6.5% per year.
Gilroy has stayed well above the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never fallen below it. The gap has widened from 18% in 2009, the closest it has been, to 52% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Gilroy
How incomes are spread across brackets, compared with the U.S. Pick a range to count who falls in it.
Households by income, 2024
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About 7,285 households (58.0% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 12.5% of households in Gilroy had an income under $35,000 and 39.6% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Gilroy has a larger share of households earning $200,000 or more (25.3% vs 13.2%) and a smaller share earning $50,000 to $74,999 (11.2% vs 15.5%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 230 | 1.8% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 360 | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 461 | 3.7% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 525 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 803 | 6.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,405 | 11.2% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,497 | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2,314 | 18.4% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,788 | 14.2% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 3,182 | 25.3% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 12,567 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 5,810 residents (17.3% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 20.5% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 15.5% of Gilroy residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 24.8% had some income but less than $25,000, and 24.8% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Gilroy has a larger share of residents earning $100,000 or more (17.3% vs 13.9%) and a smaller share earning $15,000 to $24,999 (8.4% vs 10.5%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 5,192 | 15.5% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 3,325 | 9.9% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2,168 | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2,810 | 8.4% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3,158 | 9.4% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4,376 | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4,163 | 12.4% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,506 | 7.5% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 5,810 | 17.3% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 33,508 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 15.5% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Gilroy
| Metric | Gilroy | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.564 | 0.572 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $72,581 | $75,172 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $67,259 | $66,071 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 7.3% | 12.1% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Gilroy, it is 0.564, lower than California's 0.572, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and higher than the US's 0.552, so income is less evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 8% more than women's income in Gilroy, California. Over a 35-year career, a 8% wage gap accumulates to roughly $186,270 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Gilroy, California has narrowed from about 17% to 7% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 22% in 2022, and was narrowest at 6% in 2014. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $2,839 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Gilroy | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 10.3% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 28 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 1,475 people are unemployed in Gilroy, California.
The average commute time in Gilroy is 28 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in California.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Gilroy, California has fallen from 12.2% to 6.7% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 13.8% in 2012 and fell as low as 5.7% in 2019.
Gilroy has been above the U.S. unemployment rate in most years since 2011, but dipped below it in 2017-2018 (as much as 0.3 points lower). In 2024 its rate was 1.4 points higher.
Gilroy, CA Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How Gilroy, CA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilroy, CA | 43,150 | $122,632 #2/2 | 6.5%/yr #2/2 | 6.7% #2/2 | 0.564 #2/2 |
| Morgan Hill, CA | 31,183 | $159,861 | 6.8%/yr | 5.7% | 0.520 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Gilroy, California has an overall wealth index grade of B, making it somewhat better than California, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Gilroy, California.
How Rich Is Gilroy, California?
Gilroy has a wealth index grade of B. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a B grade means residents are quite well off compared to the U.S. average. The median household income is $122,632, about 24% higher than the California average of $99,161.
Are incomes growing in Gilroy, California?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Gilroy, California rose 103%, from $60,269 to $122,632. Over the same years, income here outpaced California as a whole: +103% against +64%.
What was the median household income in Gilroy in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Gilroy, California was $121,601, up 3% from $118,633 in 2022. The California median that year was $96,718.
What was the median household income in Gilroy in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Gilroy, California was $99,800. By 2024 it had risen 23% to $122,632.
What is the Gini coefficient in Gilroy, California?
The Gini coefficient in Gilroy is 0.564. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is higher than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed less equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Gilroy, California?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Gilroy, California has narrowed from about 17% to 7% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 22% in 2022, and was narrowest at 6% in 2014. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $2,839 since 2009.
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