Los Altos

Welcome to Los Altos

With a population of approximately 29,000 residents, Los Altos was developed with the concept of a "park in every backyard". Los Altos began as a commuter town with the Southern Pacific Railroad connecting it to Los Gatos and Palo Alto using steam train service along what is now Foothill Expressway. The town flourished as an agricultural and commuter town throughout the mid-1900's, and was eventually incorporated as a city in 1952. Train service through the town was stopped in 1964, as broad adoption of the automobile replaced the usefulness of the train service.

Los Altos features a quaint downtown that serves as the gathering spot for all the local residents. During the summer months, the city sponsors movie nights downtown and each year there are multiple art, wine, and beer festivals that bring in residents from nearby Mountain View and Palo Alto. The Los Altos Village Association was formed in the 1960's to help promote the local downtown businesses and act as a bridge to the local community, and they have long been promoters of the downtown's vitality. Residents can be found frequenting the Los Altos Grill on Friday and Saturday nights, and it is not uncommon to see stroller brigades on the weekend mornings as families flock to the downtown area for coffee and dining.

The elementary and middle schools in Los Altos are consistently ranked as some of the top in the State, with all of the elementary schools achieving a Great Schools very high ranking. The majority of the homes in Los Altos are zoned into the Los Altos School District, but a portion of South Los Altos is zoned into the Cupertino Unified School District. For High School, the students from the Los Altos schools are integrated with the students from the Mountain View schools within the Mountain View-Los Altos High School District. Parents that want their children to attend private school have an incredible number of options including the Pinewood School, St. Francis High School, and St. Nicholas Catholic School to name a few.

Los Altos is separated into two zip codes that are also shared with Los Altos Hills. The 94022 zip code includes North Los Altos, and this area is located closer to the downtown business district. North Los Altos includes many of the original historic estate homes within the community and includes some of the larger and more expensive new construction homes in the area.

Over the past 25 years, there has been an increase in condominium and townhome construction in the downtown district to provide the opportunity for local residents to downsize within the community. The 94024 zip code includes South Los Altos, and much of this area is tract homes that were built during the building boom of the 1960s. Homes in South Los Altos are typically on quarter-acre lots and range in size from 1800 to 2500 square feet.

Overview for Los Altos, CA

31,562 people live in Los Altos, where the median age is 45.8 and the average individual income is $124,369. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

31,562

Total Population

45.8 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$124,369

Average individual Income

Around Los Altos, CA

There's plenty to do around Los Altos, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

49

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

85

Very Bikeable

Bike Score

24

Minimal Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Levity Fit, T2 Muay Thai, and J.Miller Fitness.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Levity Fit page on Yelp	Active	2.41 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the T2 Muay Thai page on Yelp Search 1954 Old Middlefield Way on Google Maps	Active	3.24 miles	25 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the J.Miller Fitness page on Yelp Search 922 Weddell Ct on Google Maps	Active	4.66 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Stephanie Stafford page on Yelp Search 1235 Pear Ave on Google Maps	Active	3.45 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the America’s Hair Studio page on Yelp Search 200 W McKinley Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	3.55 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Shear Therapy page on Yelp Search 184 Plz S on Google Maps	Beauty	1.23 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Cut & Color Collective page on Yelp Search 895 E Fremont Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	4.64 miles	50 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Ruby Suozzi - Hairstylist page on Yelp Search 100 West El Camino Real on Google Maps	Beauty	1.41 miles	19 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Salon Honey Oi page on Yelp Search 200 W McKinley Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	3.58 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Cocoa Hair Studio page on Yelp Search 20540 Stevens Creek Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	4.74 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Shade And Light Studio page on Yelp Search 200 W Mckinley Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	3.49 miles	15 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Los Altos, CA

Population Households Employment

Los Altos has 10,805 households, with an average household size of 2.9. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Los Altos do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 31,562 people call Los Altos home. The population density is 4,826.14 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

31,562

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

45.8

Median Age

50.33 / 49.67%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

10,805

Total Households

2.9

Average Household Size

$124,369

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Los Altos, CA

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Primary Schools ()

Middle Schools ()

High Schools ()

Mixed Schools ()

The following schools are within or nearby Los Altos. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Type

Name

Welcome to Los Altos

Overview for Los Altos, CA

31,562

45.8 years

High

$124,369

Around Los Altos, CA

49

Car-Dependent

85

Very Bikeable

24

Minimal Transit

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Los Altos, CA

31,562

High

45.8

50.33 / 49.67%

10,805

2.9

$124,369

Schools in Los Altos, CA

Property Listings

$9,300,000

$9,100,000

$8,995,000

$8,298,000

$7,980,000

$6,998,000

$6,250,000

$6,198,000

$6,000,000

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Los Altos

Welcome to Los Altos

Overview for Los Altos, CA

31,562

45.8 years

High

$124,369

Around Los Altos, CA

49

Car-Dependent

85

Very Bikeable

24

Minimal Transit

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Los Altos, CA

31,562

High

45.8

50.33 / 49.67%

10,805

2.9

$124,369

Schools in Los Altos, CA

Property Listings

$9,300,000

$9,100,000

$8,995,000

$8,298,000

$7,980,000

$6,998,000

$6,250,000

$6,198,000

$6,000,000

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Sunnyvale

Santa Clara

San Carlos

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