At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$142,907 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $4,566,299
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
22.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
68/100K
1,009/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
87.2%
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
19.2%
5.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Los Altos Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Los Altos's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Los Altos a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Los Altos residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $142,907. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Los Altos is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $4,566,299. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 22.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Los Altos reports 68 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,009/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
87.2% of adults in Los Altos hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(159% above the national average).
99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Los Altos has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population30,736
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density4,700/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$142,907
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
C
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$3,501
Ownership80.8%
Zillow$4,566,299
Housing Units11,685
Rent Burden22.8%
Crime
F
Violent68/100K
Property1,009/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault46/100K
Burglary348/100K
Health
Obesity19.2%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking5.2%
Heart Disease3.3%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain13.5 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation171 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+87.2%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+55.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute23 min
Broadband98.0%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations22
Libraries34
Did You Know?
Los Altos was founded in 1952.
The median home in Los Altos was built in 1963.
35.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.
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