Gilroy, CA
Population: 58,696 (2022) · Small Cities (50K-100K)
Excellent fiscal health, strong reserves, low debt, well-funded pensions
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Spending data sourced from the Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Per-capita comparisons use the Lincoln Institute's Fiscally Standardized Cities methodology for fair cross-city benchmarking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gilroy, CA spends $12,531 per resident, based on total expenditures of $735.5M for a population of 58,696. The city has a Fiscal Health Score of A (90/100).
Gilroy, CA has total expenditures of $735.5M and total revenue of $1.2B. The city carries $0 in total debt, based on Census Bureau data from 2023.
Gilroy, CA employs 0 government workers, of which 0 are full-time. The average government salary is $0, with 0.0 employees per 10,000 residents.
Gilroy, CA has a Fiscal Health Score of A (90/100). This score evaluates budget balance, debt burden, pension funding, spending efficiency, revenue diversity, and 3-year fiscal trajectory compared to peer cities of similar population.
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