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What BestPlaces Users Say about Gilroy
Gilroy, California is a small city located in Santa Clara County with a population of approximately 58,000 residents. Known as the "Garlic Capital of the World," Gilroy offers a charming downtown area, access to recreational activities, and a strong sense of community. However, like any city, it has its pros and cons. Here are some user reviews from BestPlaces.net about living in Gilroy.
According to "Sandy H," Gilroy is a "great place to raise a family." She mentions the beautiful parks, friendly neighbors, and good schools as reasons for her positive experience. She also notes the city's proximity to bigger cities like San Jose and San Francisco, making it easy to access job opportunities and entertainment options.
On the other hand, "John D" expresses frustration with the cost of living in Gilroy. He states that housing prices are high, and there are limited job opportunities. He also mentions the traffic as a major downside of living in the city.
Another user, "Emily B," states that Gilroy has a "small-town feel" with "big-city perks." She loves the local events, such as the famous Garlic Festival, and the variety of restaurants and shops. She also mentions the friendly and diverse community as a major positive aspect of living in the city.
However, "Matt L" has a more critical view of Gilroy. He writes that the city has a "lack of diversity" and "limited cultural experiences." He also mentions the lack of public transportation and poor air quality as major concerns.
Overall, the reviews about living in Gilroy are mixed, with some praising its family-friendly atmosphere and others criticizing its high cost of living and limited opportunities. However, one thing is clear from these reviews: the strong sense of community and small-town charm of Gilroy is highly regarded by many residents.
based on 4 ReviewsGet to know Gilroy with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Gilroy
Property tax rate - 9/16/2011
I am in the process and figuring out where to move and I have been doing cost comparison, amoung other things, on different places. When will you be updating the tax rates? I live in Gilroy and the actual property tax verses your published tax rate is about 2x more. Big difference.
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Gilroy is no place for young workforce families or - 3/22/2007
Trust me, I love the ecosystem in Gilroy but the truth is that city as a whole does not care about its youth(nor the silicon vally in general but gilroy takes the cake)nor the environment. The whole area is about stress and greed. Sure there are exceptions of wonderful people, but if you expect central/north coast culture or things like food co-ops and real community events(not booth fairs)
Or your idea of a place to live is bike friendly, kid friendly or working class friendly...keep moving. Sure its better than some(everywhere is)but if you care about not living in a place where no one really cares about downtown or each other and considers the gym and staying at home watching screens THE thing to do, other than shopping at big box stores...you will be miserble here.
Its too bad, too this town had a lot going for it once, but now its really a mess and what community is/was there, most haved moved north.
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Garlic Capitol - 7/12/2006
Since moving to Gilory six years ago, I've really fallen in love with the small town atmoshpere. I communte 30 minutes to San Jose along with my kids every day. That part of my life I really hate because I don't get to spend and enjoy my house or my community as much as I would like to. The housing market is rising to just under San Jose's market, making it harder to enjoy the slower pace lifestyle since both my husband and I work and commute-dragging our kids with
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Ideal Climate - 5/22/2006
Gilroy and the entire SF bay area offers excellent year around climate with average temp in the 70's, some rain, and lots of sun. The mountains are within hours driving time and the ocean is within 30
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