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WELCOME TO LOS ALTOS

Tree-lined streets and a small village atmosphere characterize Los Altos, which is located in the heart of the world-famous Silicon Valley. Just 40 miles south of San Francisco, Los Altos is a residential community served by seven small retail districts. The seven square mile City is developed with small businesses, schools, libraries, and churches.

Incorporated in 1952, Los Altos is a general law city with five elected council members who serve four-year terms. City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. Appointed commissions and committees assist the Council in an advisory capacity. The Council-appointed city manager is responsible for the financial and operational management of the city's 130 employees.

DOWNTOWN LOS ALTOS

Downtown Los Altos is a unique blending of quaint and historic buildings with a friendly, small-town atmosphere. The Downtown Community Plaza hosts events throughout the seasons and beautiful flowers can be found throughout the village. A six-block triangle forms the heart of the business district.

More than 150 shops and boutiques offer an exceptional variety of merchandise. Well known for antiques, art galleries, home accessories, gifts, and items for children, Los Altos is the perfect place for strolling along streets lined with Chinese Pistache trees. Other items found in the downtown include high style fashions, shoes, fine linens, china and kitchenware, furniture, unique children's toys, music and books, children's clothing, jewelry, cosmetics, prescription drugs, photography, stationery and cards, flowers, and gifts in all sizes and shapes.

You can catch the aroma of fresh baked goods and fresh ground coffees in the coffee houses and coffee shops. Delicatessens offer sandwiches, salads, and takeout foods. Popular restaurants featuring a variety of cuisines are interspersed among the downtown shops. Downtown Los Altos has many excellent service businesses such as hair salons, manicurists, beauty and health centers, barbershops, travel agents, and veterinary hospitals. Two supermarkets downtown provide a full array of products.

Professional office space in downtown Los Altos includes law firms, physicians, chiropractic care, insurance companies, optometrists, dentists, accounting firms, title companies, builders, and computer businesses. The town is also noted for a selection of financial institutions and real estate offices.

The Downtown Los Altos Farmers' Market is held every Thursday evening between 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm during the months of May through September. The market features locally grown, organic fruits and vegetables and specialty foods. All proceeds from this event benefit downtown maintenance and beautification.

The Los Altos Village Association has been dedicated to promoting and enhancing Downtown Los Altos since 1964. Please call the Village Association at 949-5282 for additional information or click here.

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 Racarons, South Bay Area Tennis & Pickleball, and Archers Oasis.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Racarons page on Yelp	Dining · $$	2.79 miles	36 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the South Bay Area Tennis & Pickleball page on Yelp Search 10885 North Stelling Rd on Google Maps	Active	3.77 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Archers Oasis page on Yelp Search Moody Rd on Google Maps	Active	3.55 miles	19 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 Jingying International Chinese School page on Yelp Search 755 S Bernardo Ave on Google Maps	Active	2.15 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Orchard Heritage Park page on Yelp Search 560 E Remington Dr on Google Maps	Active	3.91 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Kên Wellness page on Yelp Search 2044 Old Middlefield Way on Google Maps	Active	3.21 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Aaron's Private Swim Lessons page on Yelp Search 696 Sheraton Dr on Google Maps	Active	3.18 miles	22 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Decathlon Summer Sports Camp page on Yelp Search 1120 Rose Ave on Google Maps	Active	0.23 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Silicon Valley Tennis page on Yelp Search 555 W Middlefield Rd on Google Maps	Active	2.47 miles	17 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Dainty Lashes page on Yelp Search 74 Oak Ln on Google Maps	Beauty	1.46 miles	58 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Pamper Nails & Spa page on Yelp Search 201 S Mary Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	2.83 miles	30 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Style Studio page on Yelp Search 2011 Showers Dr on Google Maps	Beauty	2.67 miles	16 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Yeye Beauty Salon page on Yelp Search 200 W McKinley Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	3.58 miles	25 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Hair By Nazy page on Yelp Search 453 California Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	4.76 miles	6 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

Los Altos

Property Listings

$9,880,000

$9,595,000

$9,300,000

$9,100,000

$8,998,000

$8,880,000

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

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Los Altos

Property Listings

$9,880,000

$9,595,000

$9,300,000

$9,100,000

$8,998,000

$8,880,000

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

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Sunnyvale

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Palo Alto

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