At a Glance
Median Income
$207,891
$125,734 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $2,554,572
Median Rent
$2,969/mo
25.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
45/100K
1,361/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
74.9%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.4%
6.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
323 sunny days/yr
How Los Gatos Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Los Gatos's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Los Gatos a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Los Gatos residents earn a median household income of $207,891 , which is 177% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $125,734. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 83,418 business establishments, including 5,045 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Los Gatos is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,554,572. Median rent is $2,969/month, with 25.4% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
Los Gatos reports 45 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,361/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
74.9% of adults in Los Gatos hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(122% above the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Los Gatos has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population32,773
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density2,837/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$207,891
Per Capita$125,734
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$438,483M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,789
Housing
F
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$2,969
Ownership62.5%
Zillow$2,554,572
Housing Units13,765
Rent Burden25.4%
Crime
F
Violent45/100K
Property1,361/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault19/100K
Burglary185/100K
Health
Obesity22.4%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking6.6%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death4,125/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days323/yr
Rain22.2 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation371 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+74.9%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+36.1%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 68%
Commute28 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations22
Libraries49
Did You Know?
The median home in Los Gatos was built in 1971.
29.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 5,045 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 108 fatal vehicle crashes.
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