Hillside homes among wooded slopes in Los Altos.

Los Altos

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Palo Alto is the Peninsula’s reference asset: the market every other market is priced against. Roughly 28% of homes sold here in 2025 closed above $5M, and even at a ~$4M median there is a standing waitlist of buyers — which tells you demand here is intrinsic, not cyclical. You are not just buying a house in Palo Alto; you are buying proximity to Stanford, Sand Hill Road, and the densest concentration of opportunity in America. The tradeoff is real: you will pay more per square foot than almost anywhere on Earth, and the right street matters as much as the right city. That’s where representation earns its keep.

Overview for Los Altos, CA

43,666 people live in Los Altos, where the median age is 48 and the average individual income is $147,695. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

43,666

Total Population

48 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$147,695

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Los Altos, CA

Los Altos has 15,284 households, with an average household size of 2.82. 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. 43,666 people call Los Altos home. The population density is 2,069 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

43,666

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

48 years

Median Age

50 / 50%

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
15,284

Total Households

2.82

Average Household Size

$147,695

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Marital Status

Married
Single
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Separated

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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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.

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Car-Dependent
Walking Score
23
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including KJ's Cafe, Chevron, and Sweet Diplomacy.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining · $ 0.34 miles 17 reviews 3.5/5 stars
Dining 1.62 miles 15 reviews 2.9/5 stars
Dining 1.68 miles 267 reviews 4.4/5 stars
Dining · $$ 1.71 miles 168 reviews 4/5 stars
Dining · $$ 1.72 miles 274 reviews 3.6/5 stars
Dining · $ 1.72 miles 43 reviews 4.7/5 stars

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