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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 Mountain View Us And Foreign Coins, Nijikko Dance School, and Aikido Kokikai Silicon Valley.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Mountain View Us And Foreign Coins page on Yelp Search 200 E Dana St on Google Maps	Shopping	2.07 miles	39 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Nijikko Dance School page on Yelp Search 10268 Bandley Dr on Google Maps	Active	4.46 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Aikido Kokikai Silicon Valley page on Yelp Search 548 S Murphy Ave on Google Maps	Active	3.54 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Marna Schwartz page on Yelp	Active	3.77 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the DFitLife page on Yelp Search 298 San Antonio Rd on Google Maps	Active	2.74 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Altos Mobile Massage page on Yelp	Active	1.04 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Free Yourself Training page on Yelp Search 2741 Middlefield Rd on Google Maps	Active	4.83 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Fit4Life Athletics page on Yelp Search 1398 W El Camino Real on Google Maps	Active	1.47 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Hanh Beauty page on Yelp Search 403 E Arques Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	4.19 miles	39 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Facials By Pearl page on Yelp Search 180 2nd St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.35 miles	25 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Vivian Nails Bar page on Yelp Search 20540 Stevens Creek Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	4.73 miles	9 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
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10,805

Total Households

2.9

Average Household Size

$124,369

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Single

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Blue vs White Collar Workers

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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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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.

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WELCOME TO LOS ALTOS