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Los Altos, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
30,736
Population
4,700/sq mi density
$250,001
Median Income
$142,907 per capita
$2,000,001
Home Value
$4,566,299 Zillow
$3,501
Median Rent
22.8% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
68
Violent Crime/100K
1,009 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 2.6% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, $3,501/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
68 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
87.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
609% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
201% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
80.8%
24% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
11,685
Median year built: 1963
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$2,000,001
Zillow (ZHVI)
$4,566,299
Median Sale Price
$5,550,000
Median List Price
$3,722,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
80.8%
Owner-Occupied
19.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$3,501/mo
· Zillow rent:
$6,735/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
10 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.1%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
23
Price Drops
24.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$1,818
Active Inventory
29
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
22.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
26% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1963
Average age of housing stock: 63 years
Homeownership Rate
80.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $2,000,001 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $4,566,299 |
| Median Sale Price | $5,550,000 |
| Median List Price | $3,722,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $1,818 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $3,501 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $6,735 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 10 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.1% |
| Price Drops | 24.1% |
| Homes Sold | 23 |
| Active Inventory | 29 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $1,818 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 80.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 19.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 80.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 11,685 |
| Median Year Built | 1963 |
| Rent Burden | 22.8% |