Downtown Gilroy, Gilroy, CA
At a glance
Downtown Gilroy is ranked #11 of 11 neighborhoods in Gilroy with an overall score of 2.1/5. Its standout factor is nearby merchants (4.1/5), at a median home price of $935.13k, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $7,000. It ranks 11th of 11 in Gilroy for schools. The trade-offs are safety (1.7/5) and schools (2.3/5), though prices run about 20% below the Gilroy median.
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Downtown Gilroy is the part of the city that actually works as a downtown, built around Monterey Street and its row of restaurants, bars, and storefronts, with Gourmet Alley tucked in behind. The Gilroy Caltrain station sits right inside the district, which makes this the one neighborhood where you can realistically get by without leaning on a car for everything. The building stock is older and mixed, commercial fronts giving way to modest homes on the side streets between Carmel and East 10th. There has been a steady, slow revitalization push along Monterey, and you can see it in the newer businesses, though it reads as a work in progress rather than a finished product. This is the most walkable address in Gilroy, full stop, but it's also the busiest and the roughest around the edges. If you want storefronts and a train platform within walking distance, downtown delivers. If you want quiet and polish, the west-side hills are the better fit.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants4.1
Public Spaces2.7
Curb Appeal2.4
Overall Amenities score: 2.8
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Roble Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Glen View Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Solorsano Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| South Valley Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Brownell Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Gilroy High | High | 9-12 |
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Downtown Gilroy FAQs10 answers
Is Downtown Gilroy a good place to live?
Downtown Gilroy ranks 11th of 11 neighborhoods in Gilroy with an overall Houseberry score of 2.1 out of 5. Its strongest factor is nearby merchants (4.1/5). The trade-offs are safety (1.7/5) and schools (2.3/5).
Is Downtown Gilroy safe?
Downtown Gilroy, Gilroy scores 1.7 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 11th of 11 neighborhoods in Gilroy.
What do homes in Downtown Gilroy cost?
The median home price in Downtown Gilroy, Gilroy is $935.13k, compared with $1.16M for Gilroy as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $7,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Downtown Gilroy rising or falling?
The median home price in Downtown Gilroy, Gilroy is down about 2.7% over the past 12 months, from $961.26k to $935.13k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Downtown Gilroy?
Schools serving Downtown Gilroy, Gilroy include El Roble Elementary (2.0/5), Glen View Elementary (1.6/5), Solorsano Middle (2.9/5), South Valley Middle (2.7/5) and Brownell Middle (3.1/5). 1 more school is listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Downtown Gilroy?
Downtown Gilroy, Gilroy receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 9th of 11 in Gilroy. Summer days run 53° to 84°F and winter days 40° to 61°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 20 inches a year.
Is Downtown Gilroy walkable to shops and restaurants?
Downtown Gilroy, Gilroy scores 4.1 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.7 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.8 out of 5, 7th of 11 in Gilroy.
What is Downtown Gilroy known for?
Downtown Gilroy, Gilroy is associated with Walkable Core, Caltrain Access and Monterey Street. Its highest-scoring factor is nearby merchants (4.1/5).
How does Downtown Gilroy compare to other Gilroy neighborhoods?
Downtown Gilroy ranks 11th of 11 neighborhoods in Gilroy. It ranks 11th of 11 in Gilroy for schools (2.3/5) and scores lowest on safety (1.7/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Gilroy are Lions Creek and Sunrise Park.
What are the downsides of living in Downtown Gilroy?
Downtown Gilroy, Gilroy scores lowest on safety (1.7/5) and schools (2.3/5).
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