Las Animas, Gilroy, CA
At a glance
Las Animas is ranked #4 of 11 neighborhoods in Gilroy with an overall score of 2.8/5. Las Animas carries a median home price of $887.14k. It ranks 2nd of 11 in Gilroy for schools. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.9/5) and safety (2.9/5), though prices run about 24% below the Gilroy median.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Las Animas is a north-central neighborhood whose best feature is right at its doorstep: Las Animas Veterans Park, the 23-acre community park along Mantelli Drive with ball fields, tennis and basketball courts, a skate facility, and walking paths that stay lit for night play. For a mid-priced part of Gilroy, that's a real amenity to have on the western edge. The neighborhood runs east to Monterey Road, the city's main north-south spine, with Wren Avenue closing it off to the south. The homes are established rather than new, and prices sit toward the more accessible end of the Gilroy range, which is part of the appeal. Day to day, you're close to the park and to Monterey Road's services, though the rest of your errands still mean a short drive. The mix of a genuine community park on one side and a main arterial on the other gives Las Animas more going on outdoors than its quiet residential streets first suggest.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.9
Public Spaces3.4
Curb Appeal3
Overall Amenities score: 3
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rod Kelley Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Solorsano Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| South Valley Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Christopher High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Las Animas FAQs10 answers
Is Las Animas a good place to live?
Las Animas ranks 4th of 11 neighborhoods in Gilroy with an overall Houseberry score of 2.8 out of 5. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.9/5) and safety (2.9/5).
Is Las Animas safe?
Las Animas, Gilroy scores 2.9 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 4th of 11 neighborhoods in Gilroy.
What do homes in Las Animas cost?
The median home price in Las Animas, Gilroy is $887.14k, compared with $1.16M for Gilroy as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $39,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Las Animas rising or falling?
The median home price in Las Animas, Gilroy is down about 5.9% over the past 12 months, from $943.2k to $887.14k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Las Animas?
Schools serving Las Animas, Gilroy include Rod Kelley Elementary (2.9/5), Solorsano Middle (2.9/5), South Valley Middle (2.7/5) and Christopher High (3.6/5).
What is the weather like in Las Animas?
Las Animas, Gilroy receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 4th of 11 in Gilroy. Summer days run 53° to 85°F and winter days 40° to 61°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 20 inches a year.
Is Las Animas walkable to shops and restaurants?
Las Animas, Gilroy scores 1.9 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.4 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.0 out of 5, 4th of 11 in Gilroy.
What is Las Animas known for?
Las Animas, Gilroy is associated with Park Adjacent, Veterans Park and Established Streets.
How does Las Animas compare to other Gilroy neighborhoods?
Las Animas ranks 4th of 11 neighborhoods in Gilroy. It ranks 2nd of 11 in Gilroy for schools (3.0/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.9/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Gilroy are Ventana at Los Arroyos and Crestwood.
What are the downsides of living in Las Animas?
Las Animas, Gilroy scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.9/5) and safety (2.9/5).
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