Profile for Gilroy, California, CA

Gilroy is in the Santa Clara Valley

Gilroy sits between two active earthquake faults -- the Calaveras in the eastern foothills and the Sargent on the western edge of the valley.

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 275. The number of murders and homicides was 1. The violent crime rate was 6.3 per 1,000 people.

Coffee: National and regional coffee companies with outlets here include Starbucks

Local festivals include:

• Garlic Festival - July 27-29, 2007

Nearby parks & recreation: Mt. Madonna Park, Uvas Canyon Park, Coe State Park, Pacheco State Park

Gilroy attractions: Bonfante Gardens

Historic sites and museums: Gilroy Museum

Colleges and universities: Gavilan College

Gays & lesbians
National index: 100
Local index: 103

Quotes:
South of Gilroy I smelled garlic, not the bitter stink of a cheap ethnic restaurant, but a gentle garlic perfume. I opened the windows and filled my lungs.
-- California Fault
Thurston Clarke

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8% of Gilroy residents report German ancestry, and 7% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Gilroy ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Gilroy was $22,071, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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19% of Gilroy residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Gilroy festival dates:

• Garlic Festival - July 27-29, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Median rent in Gilroy, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $852.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $1,930.

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Santa Clara County supported John Kerry in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Gilroy political report.

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The average commute time for Gilroy workers is 31 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

A total of 10 fatal motor vehicle accidents occurred in Gilroy between 2001 and 2003, according to reports gathered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

This is a rate of 2.4 fatal crashes per 10,000 population, which was lower than the national norm.

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