Gilroy, CA 55+ Active Adult Retirement Communities

Climate

Gilroy enjoys a generally sunny climate. However, December sees the least amount of sunshine, averaging 6 hours per day, while July boasts the sunniest days, with an average of 12 hours per day. Summer in Gilroy is hot and dry with summer temperatures averaging between 54° and 85° with 59% humidity. The area sees about 3.66 inches of rain per year, much of it falling during the month of December. Average winter temperatures range from 41° to 58°.

Recreation, Culture & Entertainment

Outside of the world famous Garlic Festival there are a variety of leisure options for active adults in the area, including:

Performing Arts and Museums

• Limelight Actors Theatre
• Gilroy Museum
• Wings of History Air Museum

Outdoor Activities

• Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park
• Eagle Ridge Golf Club
• Gilroy Golf Course
• Tan Oak Campground
• Gilroy Rodeo

Wineries

• Fortino Winery
• Left Bend Winery
• Martin Ranch Winery
• Miramar Vineyards
• Sarah’s Vineyard

Cost of Living & Taxes

The cost of living in California varies significantly by region but in general, it is relatively high compared to other states. California is a high tax state with some of the highest sales tax, personal income tax and corporate tax rates in the nation. Gilroy has a 9.13% sales tax and a 0.67% property tax rate. Furthermore, residents of 55+ communities in Gilroy may be eligible for programs that offer assistance with property tax costs.

Health Care

In addition to general medical offices, residents of 55+ communities in Gilroy have the advantage of three hospitals within about 15 miles.

For anyone living in the Gilroy area, St. Louise Regional Hospital is the closest health care facility. The hospital has 93 beds and is the only acute care hospital in the area. They are also accredited by the Joint Commission as a primary stroke center and have won awards from the American Heart/Stroke Association for stroke treatment.

Watsonville Community Hospital is 13 miles from Gilroy in Watsonville and has 106 beds. Furthermore, they are accredited by The Joint Commission and have been honored with the Daisy Award for their exceptional nursing staff.

Located 16 miles from Gilroy, Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital in Hollister is a small nonprofit hospital with 25 beds, providing care to residents of San Benito County and southern Santa Clara County.