At a Glance
Median Income
$41,250
$7,359 per capita
Violent Crime
389/100K
3,859/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
14.8% high school+
Unemployment
13.0%
34.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
10.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
312 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?
F
1.3 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Los Altos residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $7,359. The unemployment rate stands at 13.0% (261% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,996 business establishments, including 471 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Los Altos reports 389 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 2% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,859/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Los Altos hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
14.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Los Altos has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population470
Median Age16.4 yrs
Density11,750/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans50.0%
Economy
F
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$7,359
Unemployment13.0%
Poverty34.0%
County GDP$16,131M
Avg Weekly Wage$892
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership34.0%
Zillow$217,648
Rent Burden30.3%
Crime
F
Violent389/100K
Property3,859/100K
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,920/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain21.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation549 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+14.8%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 49%
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Laredo International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
34.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
There are 471 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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