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Gilroy, CA

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Welcome to the Garlic Capital of the World

Garlic Tourism Winery Family-Friendly Entertainment Golf Shopping Restaurants

Known as the “Garlic Capital of the World,” Gilroy offers residents local charm and heaps of garlicy cuisine. Just 32 miles southeast of San Jose and even closer to California beaches, Gilroy offers pristine restaurants, family-friendly entertainment, community events, outdoor recreation, and great public schools. Enjoy Jason-Stephens Winery for trendy, local wine, or visit family-owned Westside Grill for an upscale weekend brunch.

The Gilroy Unified School District offers great public schools, and families enjoy spending time together at Gilroy Gardens. This family theme park and premier entertainment destination offers rides, beautiful gardens, and camping sites. Get your shopping done at one of the many shopping centers in town offering retailers like Barnes & Noble, PetSmart, Target, and more. Find great brands with affordable deals at the Gilroy Premium Outlets. Visit Eagle Ride Golf Club, Silicon Valley’s premier golf club and host to various events and tournaments. From May to October every year, you can visit the Gilroy Farmers Market with the best organic produce and local treats around. For four decades, the city has hosted the annual Gilroy Garlic Festival offering family-friendly fun, garlicy food, and live entertainment. Visit the Gilroy Museum on 5th Street to explore the city’s history and how it become famous for its garlic.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Gilroy, CA is $1,501 for a studio, $1,969 for one bedroom, $2,285 for two bedrooms, and $2,275 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gilroy has increased by 0.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,969/month
633 Sq Ft
House
$5,076/month
2,546 Sq Ft
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Transportation

54

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

63

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Luigi Aprea Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

716 Students

7
out of 10

Rod Kelley Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

707 Students

6
out of 10

Las Animas Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

769 Students

4
out of 10

Glen View Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

487 Students

4
out of 10

Antonio Del Buono Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

453 Students

4
out of 10

Solorsano Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

780 Students

6
out of 10

Brownell Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

747 Students

5
out of 10

South Valley Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

735 Students

4
out of 10

Christopher High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,664 Students

7
out of 10

Gilroy High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,739 Students

4
out of 10

Santa Clara County ROP-South

Public

Grades 10-12

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Chitactac-Adams Heritage County Park
  • Coyote Lake County Park
  • Mt. Madonna County Park
  • Uvas Canyon County Park
  • Chesbro Reservoir County Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
  • Monterey Regional

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