Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
22%
Los Gatos, CA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,953
Population
31,443
Renter Mix
36% Rent
A vibrant Silicon Valley town with a healthy appetite for fun.
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Tucked into the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Los Gatos feels like a small town at the heart of Silicon Valley. Santa Cruz Avenue serves as the town’s social spine, lined with bars, restaurants, and independent boutiques. Outdoor escapes abound with Vasona Lake County Park, Lexington Reservoir, and Heintz Open Space offering trails minutes from home. The Montalvo Arts Center brings world-class performances to the hills above town, while the Kotani-En Japanese Garden offers quieter retreats.
Renters find thoughtful options from garden-style apartments nestled in the foothills to sleek townhomes near downtown. Studios and two-bedroom layouts appeal to those wanting walkable access to shops and dining while maintaining neighborhood calm. Netflix has been headquartered here since 2000, and the town’s name comes from a 19th-century Spanish land grant called La Rinconada de Los Gatos, named for the mountain lions and bobcats that once roamed these hills.
Explore the City
Enjoying a nice hike at La Rinconada Park.
Los Gatos downtown is a hot spot for events, dining, and shopping.
Shop organic fruits and veggies at the bustling Los Gatos Farmers Market.
Hike peaceful trails at St. Joseph's Hill Preserve in Los Gatos.
Enjoy a soccer game at Creekside Turf Sports Park.
Queen Anne row houses in Los Gatos showcase charming historic elegance.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$186,857
Average: $197,134
Education
17,838
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
15,822
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Los Gatos has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
53%
Other Education
47%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Los Gatos, CA is $2,881 for a studio, $2,956 for one bedroom, $3,317 for two bedrooms, and $3,640 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Los Gatos has increased by 6.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,956/month
724 Sq Ft
House
$8,268/month
2,063 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Los Gatos, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
584 Students
Public
Grades K-5
584 Students
Daves Avenue Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
549 Students
Public
Grades K-5
549 Students
Public
Grades K-5
530 Students
Raymond J. Fisher Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
1,015 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
778 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
164 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
164 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,015 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,914 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,914 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Youth Science Institute's Vasona Center
- Vasona County Park
- Los Gatos Creek Trail
- St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve
- Jack Fischer Park
Airports
- Norman Y Mineta San Jose 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 June 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.