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The current and projected ratio of jobs to households indicates a relatively healthy balance of
land uses in the City, providing opportunities for residents to work locally. However, only 28
percent of Morgan Hill residents work in the City (Figure 12). In Santa Clara County, 38 percent
of residents live and work in the same city. Improving the match between the type and
affordability level of local housing options, and attracting high-quality jobs that are well-suited
to the skills and preferences of local workers, may increase the number of people who can both
live
and work in Morgan Hill.
Figure 12. Percentage of Residents that Work in the City the Live In.
28%
35%
38%
City of Morgan Hill
City of Gilroy
Santa Clara County
*Or Census Designated Place.
Sources: American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2011-2015.