Gilroy, CA land: flood, zoning and parcels
15,311 parcels
On the county tax roll
Map data Oct 11, 2026
- Acres on the roll8,636
- In a FEMA flood zone2.7%special flood hazard area
California 2026-27 taxes: bills go out by November 1; first installment due by December 10, 2026, second by April 12, 2027. Pay or check a bill at the Santa Clara County Department of Tax and Collections.
Sources & method
California Revenue and Taxation Code 2617, 2618, 2619 and 1603; the State Board of Equalization’s 2026 appeal filing periods. Checked Oct 13, 2026.
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Around Gilroy
Parcels to start with
Flood zones and wetlands
Recorded flood claims in Gilroy
Insured buildings in and around Gilroy filed 15 flood claims since 1978; FEMA paid $41,000 on them.
- Fewer than 10 were on buildings rated outside the mapped flood zone (zone X, B or C)
| Years | Claims |
|---|---|
| 1978–79 | Fewer than 10 |
| 1980–89 | 10 |
| 1990–99 | Fewer than 10 |
| 2000–09 | Fewer than 10 |
| 2010–19 | Fewer than 10 |
| 2020–26 | Fewer than 10 |
Sources & method
Area statistics for buildings with NFIP flood insurance, not any one parcel: a lot that never had an insured building has no claims to count. Claims counted from 1978 to Sep 2026.
Source: OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Claims v3, as of Sep 2026.
What flood insurance costs in Gilroy
In and around Gilroy, insured single-family homes outside the mapped flood zone pay about $860–$980 a year for flood insurance.
| Flood zone | Policies | Middle half | Full-risk median |
|---|---|---|---|
| A zones (special flood hazard area) | Fewer than 10 | Not shown | Not shown |
| X zone (outside the mapped flood zone) | 13 | $860–$980 | $1,340 |
Sources & method
Middle half: the middle half of premiums on single-family NFIP policies that took effect Sep 2025–Sep 2026, by the flood zone each policy is rated in. It is what insured homes here pay, not a quote for any one building.
Full-risk median: the median of FEMA's own full-risk premium for the same policies (Risk Rating 2.0). A discounted policy rises toward it a step each year, within the law's cap on yearly increases.
Source: OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Policies v3, as of Sep 2026.
Counted in the 22 census block groups that lie mostly inside Gilroy, so the edges may reach past the town line.
People and new homes in Gilroy
About 60,764 people live in Gilroy, and 12 new homes were permitted in 2025.
- Population60,764July 2025 estimate, +2.2% since 2020
- Median household income$133,1072020–2024 average, ±$9,176
- New homes permitted122025, 12 single-family; 248 in 2021
Sources & method
U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2025 (May 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year (B19013) (Jan 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (Sep 2026).
Typical lot sizeThe typical lot, from the roll
The median parcel in Gilroy is 0.16 acre (15,111 parcels with a size).
Acres from the county roll, or from the parcel's own outline where the roll's figure is off by more than three times. Condominium units that share one point (each carrying the whole complex's acres) are left out of the lot sizes.
How Gilroy is zonedThe most common districts
| Zoning district | Parcels | Share of zoned |
|---|---|---|
| R-1 | 9,105 | 60% |
| R-3 | 1,118 | 7.3% |
| Glen Loma Ranch Special District | 945 | 6.2% |
| RH | 929 | 6.1% |
| R-2 | 634 | 4.1% |
| Hecker Pass Special District | 528 | 3.5% |
| ND | 368 | 2.4% |
| M-2 | 206 | 1.3% |
Zoning is on file for 100% of parcels in Gilroy, across 26 districts (the newest zoning map is dated Jul 2023; each parcel page gives its own map's date). A district shown by its code alone has no published name on our map. The town or county zoning office has the final word on any parcel.
Land parcels in GilroyFarm and timber parcels to start with
- 1681 Longmeadow Ct 30.1 acres
- 9400 No Name Uno 30.0 acres
- 29.5 acres of land
- 29.5 acres of land
- 5480 Monterey Rd 29.3 acres
- 275 Bolsa Rd 29.3 acres
- 29.1 acres of land
- 27.7 acres of land
Farm parcels of an acre or more, each with its own page of public roll facts.
Nearby townsTowns around it
Questions about Gilroy landAnswers from the public records
How many parcels are in Gilroy, CA?
15,311 parcels on the Santa Clara County tax roll (as of Oct 2026) inside the Census Bureau's boundary for Gilroy, which can differ from its own limits at the edges, covering 8,636 acres.
How much vacant land is in Gilroy, CA?
Santa Clara County's tax roll codes little or no vacant land, so we do not count it here.
What is the typical lot size in Gilroy?
The median parcel is 0.16 acre, from 15,111 parcels with a recorded size.
How much of Gilroy is in a flood zone?
2.7% of parcels are in a FEMA special flood hazard area (National Flood Hazard Layer, as of Oct 2026). Check each parcel's own flood line before you buy.
Are there wetlands in Gilroy?
0.4% of parcels are a quarter or more wetland on the USFWS National Wetlands Inventory, a mapping guide, not a legal delineation.
What is Gilroy zoned?
Zoning is on file for 100% of parcels (zoning maps as of Jul 2023). The most common districts: R-1, R-3, Glen Loma Ranch Special District.
Are there land prices for Gilroy?
No land-price range is shown for Gilroy yet. We have no sale-price file for Santa Clara County yet.
How many people live in Gilroy?
About 60,764 (Census estimate for July 1, 2025), +2.2% since 2020.
How many new homes are being built in Gilroy?
Building permits authorized 12 new housing units in 2025 (Census Building Permits Survey).
Where does this data come from?
Parcels: County of Santa Clara. Flood: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer. Wetlands: USFWS National Wetlands Inventory. Towns: U.S. Census places. Every figure is counted from those files on our map.
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About these numbersSources, dates and how these figures are built
Sources
Parcels: County of Santa Clara (roll as of Oct 2026); flood: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (as of Oct 2026); wetlands: USFWS National Wetlands Inventory (as of Oct 2026); town limits: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line places; counted on our map built Oct 2026.
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