Los Altos

California

A+Renter Score

Population

30,698

Median Income

$250K

% Renters

18%

Median Rent

$3,501/mo

Available Rentals

Best for Familiesof 528 in Sf Bay Area

#68

Best Places to Liveof 523 in Sf Bay Area

#34

Best Public Schoolsof 135 in Sf Bay Area

#304

Best for Young Professionalsof 528 in Sf Bay Area

#430

Most Diverseof 528 in Sf Bay Area

Studio

1 Bedroom

2 Bedroom

3+ Bedroom

Rent Affordability

How does Los Altos compare?

Median rent relative to San Jose and the broader Bay Area market.

vs San Jose Average+18% higher

vs Bay Area Average+32% higher

vs National Average+150% higher

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Los Altos pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

$1,500–$1,999

$2,000+

95%

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsA+

Cost of LivingC-

SafetyB

NightlifeA-

Outdoor ActivitiesA

WalkabilityA

Compare Nearby Cities

NeighborhoodMedian RentAvailableOverall

Los Altos$3,501—A+

Los Altos Hills$3,5010A+

Los Gatos$3,2470A+

Cupertino$3,5010A+

Atherton$3,5010A+

Menlo Park$3,2390A+

Weather

Average Temperatures

Monthly high and low temperatures in Los Altos.

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Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Los Altos.

Population30,698

Median Age50

Median Income$250K

Diversity Index: 0.62

White

50%

Asian

39%

Hispanic

Two or More

Other

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Los Altos.

Home Types

Single Family

82%

Large Apt Building

10%

Townhouse

Small Apt Building

Mobile Home

Home Age

2000–Present

18%

1980–1999

1960–1979

30%

1940–1959

39%

Before 1939

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24 min

Drive Alone51%

Walk/Bike4%

Work from Home39%

Schools

Elementary Schools (1)

Montclaire Elementary School

PK, K-5 · 406 students

21:1

Middle Schools (7)

A+

Georgina P. Blach Junior High School

7-8 · 404 students

17:1

A+

Covington Elementary School

K-6 · 407 students

19:1

Loyola Elementary School

K-6 · 351 students

18:1

Oak Avenue Elementary School

K-6 · 328 students

19:1

Saint Simon Parish School

PK, K-8 · 547 students

12:1

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Miramonte Christian School

K-8 · 100 students

10:1

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Los Altos Christian Schools

K-8 · 163 students

7:1

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