How long is the commute from Gilroy, CA?
Workers who live in Gilroy, CA take an average of 33.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.5% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
12.8% work from home.
4.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.3 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 12.8%
- Households without a car
- 4.5%
How people in Gilroy get to work
| Means of transportation | Gilroy | Santa Clara County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.5% (±2.3 points) | 59.9% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.6% (±2.0 points) | 9.0% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±0.4 points) | 2.3% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±0.6 points) | 2.1% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.4 points) | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.8% (±1.9 points) | 23.9% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Gilroy, the average commute is higher than in Santa Clara County (26.2 minutes).
It is also higher than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Gilroy, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Santa Clara County (2.3%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Santa Clara County, Gilroy ranks 4 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 220 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Gilroy
| Vehicles available | Gilroy | Santa Clara County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% (±1.3 points) | 6.0% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.6% (±2.1 points) | 31.0% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.6% (±2.8 points) | 38.6% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.3% (±2.9 points) | 24.4% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Gilroy, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Santa Clara County (6.0%).
It is also lower than in California (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Gilroy
| Gilroy | Santa Clara County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.8% (±1.9 points) | 23.9% (±0.5 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.5% (±0.7 points) | 98.0% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.8% (±1.2 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Gilroy, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Santa Clara County (95.6%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Gilroy
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilroy | — | 33.3 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| San Martin | 5.3 mi | 34.1 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Interlaken | 9.2 mi | 25.5 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Morgan Hill | 9.3 mi | 33.5 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Aromas | 9.4 mi | 26.0 minutes (±8.2) | Not measurably different |
| Pajaro | 11 mi | 28.7 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Amesti | 11 mi | 39.1 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Corralitos | 11 mi | 21.4 minutes (±6.0) | Lower |
| San Juan Bautista | 11 mi | 35.8 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Interlaken, CA (25.5 minutes), Corralitos, CA (21.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Santa Clara County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington Hills | 34.3 minutes (±5.5) |
| 2 | San Martin | 34.1 minutes (±4.7) |
| 3 | Morgan Hill | 33.5 minutes (±1.8) |
| 4 | Gilroy | 33.3 minutes (±1.5) |
| 5 | East Foothills | 32.0 minutes (±3.2) |
| 6 | Los Altos Hills | 29.2 minutes (±3.9) |
| 7 | Alum Rock | 27.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 8 | Loyola | 27.8 minutes (±4.9) |
| 9 | Los Gatos | 27.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 10 | San Jose | 27.3 minutes (±0.3) |
Showing 10 of 23 places in Santa Clara County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Gilroy
How long is the average commute in Gilroy?
Workers who live in Gilroy, CA take an average of 33.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Gilroy without a car?
4.5% of households in Gilroy have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Gilroy?
12.8% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Gilroy worked from home, and 95.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gilroy city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gilroy city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gilroy city, California
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Gilroy city, California (place:29504, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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