Los Altos

About the Area

A Slice of Silicon Valley Next to the Mountains

Los Altos combines a small town feel with Silicon Valley wealth. Its walkable Main Street downtown draws locals to farmers markets, independent restaurants, and family owned shops. Eighty-two percent of residents own their homes, one of the highest ownership rates in the region, and 88 percent of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

30,698
Total Population
$250K
Median Household Income
82%
Owner Occupied
88%
Bachelor's or Higher

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Available in Los Altos

Current Listings, Curated for Serious Buyers

Market Snapshot

What the Numbers Say About Los Altos

$2M+
Median Home Value
National median: $332,700
$3,501
Median Monthly Rent
National median: $1,413
$250K
Median Household Income
National median: $80,734

Ownership breakdown

82%Own 18%Rent
Area Feel
Affluent Suburban

Sources: Zillow and U.S. Census Bureau

Neighborhood Report Card

How Los Altos Ranks

Independently scored based on federal data, resident reviews, and school performance.

A+
Public Schools
A+
Good for Families
A+
Weather
A+
Health & Fitness
A
Outdoor Activities
A-
Nightlife
A-
Jobs
A-
Commute

Source: Niche.com

Residents & Lifestyle

Who Lives in Los Altos

Age Distribution

18 and Under
24%
24 to 34
7%
35 to 44
11%
45 to 54
17%
55 to 64
14%
65 and up
21%

Education Levels

Master's+
56%
Bachelor's
32%
Some college
8%
High school
3%
Less than HS
1%

88 percent of Los Altos adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 56 percent hold a master's degree or beyond. Both rates rank among the highest in California.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Schools

Schools of Los Altos

Los Altos is served by the Los Altos School District (K-8) and the Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District, both consistently ranked among California's top public systems. Los Altos High School anchors the local high school market and sits within Los Altos city limits.

01
Los Altos High School
Public · Grades 9 to 12
A+
2,050 students
02
Egan Junior High School
Public · Grades 6 to 8
A
Los Altos SD
03
Blach Intermediate School
Public · Grades 6 to 8
A
Los Altos SD
04
Almond Elementary
Public · Grades K to 6
A+
Los Altos SD
05
Santa Rita Elementary
Public · Grades K to 6
A+
Los Altos SD

Source: U.S. Department of Education

Recognition

What the Rankings Say

#5 of 300+
Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in the San Francisco Bay Area
#13 of 529
Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in California
#15 of 820
Best Places to Retire in California

Source: Niche.com

Living in Los Altos

Los Altos is more than a place to live. It’s a community built around its neighborhoods, schools, local businesses, and the people who call it home.

I believe finding the right property starts with understanding the lifestyle that comes with it. Whether you’re moving to Los Altos or making a move within the community, I’m here to help you find the right place for your next chapter.

The right home is about more than an address. It’s about where you belong.

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