Median Age
48 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
25%
Los Altos, CA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$3,108
Population
29,896
Renter Mix
20% Rent
Upscale suburban community on the outer edge of the South Bay Area
Suburb
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Commuter
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Scenic
Apricot orchards once blanketed the land where Los Altos now sits, and that quiet, unhurried character still shapes the city today. Tucked along the western edge of Silicon Valley in Santa Clara County, this small city spans just seven square miles yet packs in tree-lined streets, well-kept parks, and a genuinely walkable downtown along Main Street. Nearby Palo Alto and Mountain View are just minutes away, putting the best of the South Bay right at your doorstep without sacrificing the calm of a close-knit residential community. Redwood Grove Nature Preserve offers a shady escape when the pace of life calls for a reset.
The rental market here reflects the city's polished, residential feel. Apartment communities tend toward thoughtfully designed mid-size buildings and garden-style layouts, with townhomes also available for those wanting more space. Options range from studio apartments to spacious multi-bedroom floor plans, making it easier to find something that fits whether you're planting roots or just settling in for a season.
Explore the City
Spot Pizzaria offers the tastiest slices around the Los Altos neighborhood.
The Veterans Community Plaza in Los Altos honors all military veterans.
Foothills Nature Preserve features a peaceful setting for you to ease your mind.
Enjoy a tennis match with friends and family at Rosita Park in Los Altos.
Redwood Grove Nature Preserve is a 6.12 acre facility with a boardwalk along Adobe Creek.
Shoup Park in Los Altos is the perfect place to take your family.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$245,147
Average: $235,704
Education
18,431
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,032
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Los Altos has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
20%
Non-Renters
80%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
60%
Other Education
40%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Los Altos, CA is $2,449 for a studio, $3,108 for one bedroom, $3,487 for two bedrooms, and $4,192 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Los Altos has increased by 4.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,108/month
754 Sq Ft
House
$14,477/month
2,875 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Los Altos, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
997 Students
Public
Grades K-5
367 Students
Public
Grades K-5
367 Students
Public
Grades K-5
354 Students
Public
Grades K-5
334 Students
Public
Grades K-8
997 Students
Ardis G. Egan Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
517 Students
Georgina P. Blach Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
388 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
517 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
388 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,170 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,170 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Redwood Grove
- Foothill College Observatory
- Deer Hollow Farm
- Terman Park
- Rancho San Antonio County Park
Airports
- Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
- San Francisco International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.