| Statistic | Los Altos | Long Beach | California |
| Population | 9,578 | 462,081 | 39,512,223 |
| Population density (sq mi) | 4,933 | 9,111 | 256 |
| Median age | 40.6 | 35.3 | 36.0 |
| Male/Female ratio | 1.1:1 | 1.0:1 | 1.0:1 |
| Married (15yrs & older) | n/a | 44% | 52% |
| Families w/ Kids under 18 | 46% | 44% | 46% |
| Speak English | n/a | 54% | 56% |
| Speak Spanish | n/a | 34% | 29% |
| Race | Los Altos | Long Beach | California |
| White | 78.25% | 49.38% | 61.26% |
| Black | 2.57% | 12.60% | 5.85% |
| Asian | 8.33% | 12.83% | 13.85% |
| American Indian | 0.57% | 0.79% | 0.74% |
| Native Hawaiian | 0.14% | 0.59% | 0.39% |
| Mixed race | 5.28% | 6.65% | 4.62% |
| Other race | 4.85% | 17.17% | 13.28% |
Here are the best places to live in California
10 best cities to buy a new house in California
Top 10 cities in California with the best education system
Check out the 10 safest cities in California