Los Altos, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-10-17

Living In Los Altos, California Summary

Life in Los Altos research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Los Altos over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Los Altos:

  • The population in Los Altos is 31,562.

  • The median home value in Los Altos is $2,000,001.

  • The median income in Los Altos is $250,001.

  • The cost of living in Los Altos is 340 which is 3.4x higher than the national average.

  • The median rent in Los Altos is $3,501.

  • The unemployment rate in Los Altos is 3.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Los Altos is 2.7%.

Los Altos SnackAbility

10
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
10
Affordability
6
Diversity
9
Safety
8.5
Amenities
9.5
Education
10
Commute
8

Los Altos, CA Crime Report

380
Total Crimes
1,273.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
-45.22%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Los Altos
/ 100k People
California
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 380 1,273.2 2,581.0 2,324.2
Violent Crime 20 67.0 442.0 369.8
Murder 0 0.0 5.6 6.3
Robbery 8 26.8 113.6 66.1
Aggravated Assault 9 30.2 288.7 268.2
Property Crime 360 1,206.2 2,138.9 1,954.4
Burglary 100 335.0 369.7 269.8
Larceny 238 797.4 1,341.7 1,401.9
Car Theft 22 73.7 427.6 282.7

Los Altos, CA Cost Of Living

340
Los Altos's Overall Cost Of Living
3.4x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense Los Altos California National Average
Overall 340 139 100
Services 118 110 100
Groceries 131 112 100
Health 123 109 100
Housing 843 204 100
Transportation 142 126 100
Utilities 137 124 100

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Population over time in Los Altos

Year Population % Change
2021 30,878 0.9%
2020 30,588 0.2%
2019 30,527 1.0%
2018 30,238 0.5%
2017 30,075 1.1%
2016 29,762 1.3%
2015 29,389 0.9%
2014 29,129 1.3%
2013 28,752 1.2%
2012 28,409 -

Race / Ethnicity in Los Altos

White
54.7% (17,253)
African American
0.8% (239)
American Indian
0.1% (21)
Asian
33.8% (10,654)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.7% (222)
Two Or More
4.3% (1,344)
Hispanic
5.8% (1,829)
Race Los Altos CA USA
White 54.7% 35.8% 59.4%
African American 0.8% 5.4% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 33.8% 14.7% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.7% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.3% 3.6% 3.2%
Hispanic 5.8% 39.5% 18.4%

Gender in Los Altos

Female
49.7% (15,678)
Male
50.3% (15,884)
Gender Los Altos CA USA
Female 49.7% 50.0% 50.5%
Male 50.3% 50.0% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Los Altos for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
1.0% (315)
9-12th Grade
0.0% (0)
High School / GED
3.0% (946)
Some College
7.0% (2,209)
Associate's Degree
3.0% (946)
Bachelor's Degree
31.0% (9,784)
Master's Degree
36.0% (11,362)
Professional Degree
10.0% (3,156)
Doctorate Degree
9.0% (2,840)
Education Los Altos CA USA
< 9th Grade 1.0% 8.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 0.0% 7.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 3.0% 20.0% 26.0%
Some College 7.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 3.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 31.0% 22.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 36.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 10.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 9.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Los Altos, California

Less than $10,000
1.7% (54,623)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.2% (37,097)
$15,000 to $24,999
1.1% (33,300)
$25,000 to $34,999
2.7% (83,834)
$35,000 to $49,999
2.3% (71,273)
$50,000 to $74,999
4.9% (153,355)
$75,000 to $99,999
3.9% (124,436)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.4% (390,252)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.0% (252,671)
$200,000 or more
62.0% (1,955,354)
Income Los Altos CA USA
Less than $10,000 1.7% 4.6% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.2% 3.6% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 1.1% 6.2% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 2.7% 6.7% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 2.3% 9.4% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 4.9% 14.7% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 3.9% 12.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.4% 17.5% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.0% 9.9% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 62.0% 15.1% 9.5%

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