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Los Altos, CA
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Population: 31,562
Home Price: $2,000,001
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Los Altos is a small city in the state of California with a population of 31,562. Los Altos has a dry summer and wet winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Very High Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
(B) Good
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
23.7 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Dry Summer and Wet Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Los Altos, CA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Los Altos
California
United States
Per Capita Income
$124,369
$40,496
$32,693
Median Household Income
$250,001
$85,209
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
7.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
10.1%
10.5%
Age
Los Altos
California
United States
Median Age
45.8
42.6
42.3
Gender
Los Altos
California
United States
Male
50.3%
50.4%
49.8%
Female
49.7%
49.6%
50.2%
Race
Los Altos
California
United States
White
57.9%
68.5%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.8%
2.6%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.1%
1.6%
2.7%
Asian
33.8%
6.6%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.3%
0.2%
Other Race
1.6%
11.1%
2.7%
Multiracial
5.9%
9.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Los Altos
California
United States
Median Home Price
$2,000,001
$544,352
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$3,501
$1,406
$801
Family Households
74.5%
74.5%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
14.1%
14.1%
26.2%
Homeowners
80.5%
66.3%
72.9%
Renters
19.5%
33.7%
27.1%
Education
Los Altos
California
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
0.5%
7.2%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
3.2%
3.2%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
7.0%
23.2%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
2.9%
8.6%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
31.1%
17.5%
15.0%
Proficiency
Los Altos
California
United States
Mathematics
84.0%
39.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
87.2%
49.7%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Los Altos
California
United States
Murder
0.0
3.1
3.0
Rape
9.8
35.7
38.0
Robbery
13.0
161.8
40.7
Assault
45.6
277.9
188.5
Property Crime
Los Altos
California
United States
Burglary
348.4
837.2
336.1
Theft
589.3
3069.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
71.6
588.1
167.1
Arson
9.8
36.6
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Los Altos, CA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
taverna
hot sauce
yummy food
pie
cooking
halal
vegan
michelin star
widest variety
wine
restaurant
zingermans
salmon
arancini
mexican
beer
diner
ice cream
traditional thanksgiving
fried chicken
video games
teams
football
college football
basketball
poker
youth sports
gaming
hs football
sports entertainment
pop culture
soccer
tennis
recruiting
fitness
outdoor activities
nba
olympics
nfl
cycling
inspired by
nft
digital art
digital artist
nfts
creative
fine art
architecture design
commissions open
art galleries
natural history
computer graphics
architecture
studio
stamp collector
artist printmaker
fashion
poetry
curating
nature
spending time
spare time
video games
books
board games
corvette enthusiast
gadget lover
random stuff
comic books
media marketer
jow coin
photographer cyclist
collector
nerdy stuff
random thoughts
bikes
computers
gaming
tv shows
casual gamer
marketing
digital marketing
radio show
digital media
digital content
radio host
creative
awardwinning writer
music videos
networking
architecture design
sports
programming
tv
wids
content producer
family friendly
public relations
gaming
movie reviews
science technology
space
wastewater systems
sports
jow coin
mountain
family friendly
airstreams
summer
nature
hiking
hiking cycling
arts
outdoor activities
hiking trails
rec
photography
indoors
cycling
aviation
marketplace
farmers market
post office
home depot
brands
trader joes
amazon
retail stores
retailers
convenience stores
containers
convenience store
drug store
vendor
malls
retail
bulk orders
grocery store
sbev
restaurant
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