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Los Altos
  • Suburb of San Jose, CA
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Suburb
San Jose

Los Altos

#19 in Best Suburbs to Live in San Francisco Bay Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Los Altos is a suburb of San Jose with a population of 31,562. Los Altos is in Santa Clara County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Los Altos offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Los Altos there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Los Altos and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Los Altos are highly rated.
    About Los Altos...
    Population
    31,562
    Suburb of
    San Jose
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $2,000,001
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $3,501
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      19%
    • Own
      81%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      29.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      3.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      6.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      36.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      268.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      731.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      69.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      7%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      18%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      55%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      31%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      10%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      3%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      1%
      11%
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    Working in Los Altos

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $250,001
    National
    $69,021
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