Mesa Ranch, Gilroy, CA
At a glance
Mesa Ranch is ranked #9 of 11 neighborhoods in Gilroy with an overall score of 2.3/5. Mesa Ranch carries a median home price of $990.19k. It ranks 9th of 11 in Gilroy for schools. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (0.6/5) and safety (2.4/5), though prices run about 15% below the Gilroy median.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Mesa Ranch sits at the far southern end of Gilroy, where the city's street grid starts giving way to open foothills. Mesa Road wraps its northern and western sides and Castro Valley Road runs along the bottom, with Santa Teresa Boulevard forming the eastern edge. The setting is semi-rural, with more space and sky than you get in the central neighborhoods. This is firmly drive-to-everything territory. There's essentially nothing walkable nearby, and you're a real distance from downtown, shopping, and the freeway. The payoff is the edge-of-town quiet and the proximity to open land that the rest of Gilroy doesn't have. Mesa Ranch suits buyers who actively want to be on the rural margin rather than in the thick of the city. Go in knowing that the location that makes it peaceful is the same location that makes every errand a drive. It's a tradeoff that fits some people exactly and frustrates others.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants0.6
Public Spaces2.5
Curb Appeal2.8
Overall Amenities score: 2.2
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Animas Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Solorsano Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Gilroy High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Mesa Ranch FAQs10 answers
Is Mesa Ranch a good place to live?
Mesa Ranch ranks 9th of 11 neighborhoods in Gilroy with an overall Houseberry score of 2.3 out of 5. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (0.6/5) and safety (2.4/5).
Is Mesa Ranch safe?
Mesa Ranch, Gilroy scores 2.4 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 9th of 11 neighborhoods in Gilroy.
What do homes in Mesa Ranch cost?
The median home price in Mesa Ranch, Gilroy is $990.19k, compared with $1.16M for Gilroy as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $109,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Mesa Ranch rising or falling?
The median home price in Mesa Ranch, Gilroy is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $990.19k against $990.19k a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Mesa Ranch?
Schools serving Mesa Ranch, Gilroy include Las Animas Elementary (2.5/5), Solorsano Middle (2.9/5) and Gilroy High (2.5/5).
What is the weather like in Mesa Ranch?
Mesa Ranch, Gilroy receives 80% of its possible sunshine, the least sunny of Gilroy's 11 neighborhoods. Summer days run 53° to 83°F and winter days 40° to 61°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 21 inches a year.
Is Mesa Ranch walkable to shops and restaurants?
Mesa Ranch, Gilroy scores 0.6 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.5 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.2 out of 5, 11th of 11 in Gilroy.
What is Mesa Ranch known for?
Mesa Ranch, Gilroy is associated with South Gilroy, Semi-Rural Edge and Open Foothills.
How does Mesa Ranch compare to other Gilroy neighborhoods?
Mesa Ranch ranks 9th of 11 neighborhoods in Gilroy. It ranks 9th of 11 in Gilroy for schools (2.7/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (0.6/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Gilroy are Miller Avenue.
What are the downsides of living in Mesa Ranch?
Mesa Ranch, Gilroy scores lowest on nearby merchants (0.6/5) and safety (2.4/5).
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