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

Los Gatos

#26 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
      B+
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    Los Gatos is a suburb of San Jose with a population of 33,309. Los Gatos is in Santa Clara County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Los Gatos offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Los Gatos there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Los Gatos and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Los Gatos are highly rated.
    About Los Gatos...
    Population
    33,309
    Suburb of
    San Jose
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $1,893,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,684
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      34%
    • Own
      66%
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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
      26.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      9.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      29.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      340.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      852.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      148.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      8%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      18%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      36%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      38%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      18%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      7%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Working in Los Gatos

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $166,642
    National
    $69,021
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