Livability Score

83
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (12) B
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Main Street Bagels
Coffee Shop
Los Altos Bakery and Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tea Annie
Coffee Shop
Tom's Depot
Coffee Shop
Ocha
Coffee Shop
Red Berry Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
T4 - Tea For U
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bluestone Lane Los Altos Café
Coffee Shop
Mr. Sun
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Posh Bagel
Coffee Shop
Bowl of Heaven
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Liquid Menu
Coffee Shop
1 Oz Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tea Cub Boba & Snack
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bean Scene
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
ZombieRunner Coffee
Coffee Shop
Dana Street Roasting Company
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) F
Bus Barn Theater
Theatre Arts
Los Altos History Museum
Museum
J. Gilbert Smith House
Museum
Eagle Theater
Theatre Arts
Mountain View High School Theater
Theatre Arts
Center For the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Smithwick Theatre
Theatre Arts
Lohman Theatre
Theatre Arts
Alberto’s Night Club
Nightclub
Opal
Nightclub
Monte Carlo
Nightclub
Club Sense
Nightclub
Ohlone Village
Museum
Icon Theatre
Cinema
Art Time Studios
Art Gallery
Community School of Music and Arts
Theatre Arts
Theater You
Theatre Arts
Century 16
Cinema
Computer History Museum
Museum
Pear Theatre
Theatre Arts
Tangerine Christmas Display
Attraction
ARTis ANiMA Studio of Fine Arts
Theatre Arts
Pear Avenue Theatre
Theatre Arts
Syvertson Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Barron Park Donkeys
Zoo
Food and Drink (12) F
Fulfillment
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Erik's Deli Cafe
Fast Food
Standard Liquor
Alcohol
Gourmet Works
Sweets
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Amandine
Bar
Papa John's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Clyde's Liquors
Bar
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Happi House
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
In-N-Out Burger
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
brown & gold market liquors
Alcohol
Jamba Juice
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Yogurtland
Sweets
Panera Bread
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Foothill College Cafeteria
Fast Food
Posh Bagel
Fast Food
Fitness (10) F
YMCA & Park Pavilion
Community Centre
Pilates Athletic Center
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
Personal Trainers of Los Altos
Gym
Yoga of Los Altos
Gym
American Legion Hall
Community Centre
Momentum Cycling Studio
Gym
City Sports Signature Club
Gym
Large Gym
Gym
Silicon Velley Meditation Center
Community Centre
infit fitness training
Gym
Title Boxing Club
Gym
Weight Room
Gym
Bomitra Yoga
Gym
The Little Gym
Gym
Transform Fitness Studio
Gym
The View Teen Center
Community Centre
Mountain View Community Center
Community Centre
Fit Theory Studio
Gym
barre3
Gym
IFES Society of Mountain View
Community Centre
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Pilates V
Gym
NCFit
Gym
Active Age Fitness
Gym
Groceries (13) C-
Safeway
Grocery Store
Andronico’s
Grocery Store
Draeger's
Grocery Store
99 Ranch Market
Grocery Store
Satura Cakes
Bakery
Nob Hill Foods
Grocery Store
Manresa Bread
Bakery
Rose International Market
Grocery Store
DeMartini Orchard
Grocery Store
Passage to India Bakery
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Le Boulanger
Bakery
Nijiya Market
Grocery Store
La Imperial Bakery
Bakery
Ava's Market and Deli
Grocery Store
Paris Baguette
Bakery
Alexander's Patisserie
Bakery
Hong Kong Bakery and Cafe
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Sugar Butter Flour Pastry Shop
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Lucky
Grocery Store
Madras Groceries
Grocery Store
J.L. Produce
Grocery Store
Parks (56) A+
Rosita Park
Park
McKenzie Park
Park
Heritage Oaks Park
Park
Cuesta Park
Park
Bubb Park
Park
Graham School Park
Park
Mountain View Sports Pavillion
Park
Hillview Park
Park
Lincoln Park
Park
Cooper Park
Park
Redwood Grove Nature Preserve
Park
McKelvey Park
Park
Shoup Park
Park
Village Park
Park
Fairview Park
Park
Marymeade Park
Park
Lincoln Park
Park
Children's Play Area
Playground
Eagle Park
Park
Eagle Park
Park
Sleeper Park
Park
Pioneer Park
Park
Gemello Park
Park
The Turf
Park
Mercy-Bush Park
Park
Shops (101) A+
Petit Papillon
Clothing
Syd Boutique
Clothing
Hartmann Fashions
Clothing
Preziosi Italian Jewels
Fashion
Therapy Salon
Beauty
Just For You Florist
Florist
Gymboree
Clothing
Spoil Me Salon
Beauty
Bliss Beauty
Beauty
Just Nails
Beauty
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Los Altos Hardware
Home Improvement
Loyola Beauty Salon & Spa
Beauty
Los Altos 76
Convenience Store
Bicycle Outfitter
Bicycle
Tammy Salon
Beauty
Beaugay's
Pets
Salon Elizabeth
Beauty
The Nail Bar
Beauty
The Studio Salon
Hairdresser
Forever Nail Spa
Beauty
Sirena Scena Salon
Beauty
Christian Science Reading Room
Books
Critter Clippers
Pets
Diamond Brokers of Los Altos
Fashion
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.6% take public transportation in Los Altos.
Public Transit Stops (56)
Stops & Stations A+
Miramontes Avenue & Cuesta Drive
Bus Stop
Cuesta Drive & Miramontes Avenue
Bus Stop
South El Monte Avenue & San Luis Avenue
Bus Stop
South El Monte Avenue & De Anza Lane
Bus Stop
South El Monte Avenue & Covington Road
Bus Stop
South El Monte Avenue & Hawthorne Avenue
Bus Stop
South El Monte Avenue & Giffin Road
Bus Stop
South El Monte Avenue & Hawthorne Avenue
Bus Stop
Miramonte Avenue & Barbara Avenue
Bus Stop
Miramonte Avenue & Barbara Avenue
Bus Stop
Cuesta Drive & Montalto Drive
Bus Stop
South El Monte Avenue & University Avenue
Bus Stop
South El Monte Avenue & University Avenue
Bus Stop
Cuesta Drive & Montalto Drive
Bus Stop
North El Monte Avenue & South Clark Avenue
Bus Stop
El Camino Hospital Front Entrance
Bus Stop
North El Monte Avenue & Mayer Court
Bus Stop
Miramonte Avenue & Marilyn Drive
Bus Stop
El Camino Hospital
Bus Stop
South El Monte Avenue & Summerhill Avenue
Bus Stop
Grant Road & Sleeper Avenue
Bus Stop
Grant Road & South Drive
Bus Stop
Grant Road & Eunice Avenue
Bus Stop
Grant Road & April Lane
Bus Stop
Grant Road & Covington Road
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.6% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Los Altos is 341/100 - which is 144% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

Los Altos crime rates are 1,273 per 100k, which is 55% lower than California
Property Crime
1,206 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
67 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Los Altos is $240,094 - which is 276% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$240,094 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.1% A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (31)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Kevin B Sayer DDS
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Peninsula Dental Excellence
Dentist
Michael J. Lopez DDS
Dentist
Pediatric Dentistry of Los Altos
Dentist
Surgery Center Los Altos
Clinic
Stephen J. Larson, DMD
Dentist
Brian Charles Mills D.M.D.
Dentist
Pearl - Ereso Plastic Surgery Center
Clinic
California Skin Institute - Mountain View
Clinic
Orchard Creek Surgery Center
Clinic
Jennifer Wang MD and Associates
Doctor
Growing Smiles Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
Dr Latha Subramanian, DDS
Dentist
Loyola Fire Station
Fire Station
Maknuna Shikari DDS
Dentist
Nova IVF
Doctor
J. Smolenski, M.D.
Doctor
Korman Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics
Clinic
Christine C. Thai DMD
Dentist
Suneetha Maddineni, M.D.
Doctor
Michael B Katz DDS
Dentist
South Bay Allergy and Asthma Group, Inc.
Clinic
Howard L. Rice, M.D.
Doctor
Core Health Infusion Center
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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housing D

Los Altos home prices are $2,000,001 - which is 389% higher than California
Home Price
$2,000,001 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
8.3x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The Los Altos graduation rate is 98% - which is 23% higher than California
School Test Scores
86% A+
High School Grad. Rates
98% A+
Elementary Schools (16) A+
Springer Elementary
Ventana School
Lasd Preschool
Loyola Elementary
Los Altos Christian School
Covington Elementary
Heritage Academy
Sanyu Learning Center
Miramonte School
Benjamin Bubb Elementary
Almond Elementary
Isaac Newton Graham Middle
St Nicholas Elementary School
Frank L. Huff Elementary
St Joseph Elementary School
St Paul Lutheran Child Development Center
Oak Avenue Elementary
Green Chinese School
St Simon
Waldorf School Of The Peninsula
Mvwsd Preschool
Gabriela Mistral Elementary
Mariano Castro Elementary
Montclaire Elementary
Edith Landels Elementary
High Schools (4) F
St Francis High School
Los Altos High
Mountain View High
Waldorf School Of The Peninsula
Mount
Alta Vista High
School For Independent Learners
Creative Learning Center
Waldorf School-Peninsula
Henry M. Gunn High
Community Day
North County Regional Occupational Program
Homestead High
Fremont High
Meira Academy
Kehillah Jewish High School
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ratings A

Los Altos has an overall rating of 82% from 21 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (20)
From AreaVibes A+
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  • Los Altos has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Los Altos crime rates are 55% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Los Altos is 144% higher than the California average

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Great for Kids, Families, and Retirees, Not So Great For Others 4 rating By eapadventures0217 ( Nov 15, 2015) I grew up in Los Altos and spent a lot of my time walking around the town and finding out the "secrets" of the town. Los Altos is a sleepy old town with lots of history, but it is sleepy for sure: there are very few things to do after it gets dark, which means for the young adult ...Read More s and teenagers this town is an absolute bore.

Here are some pros and cons of Los Altos:

Pros:
- Everything is pretty much within walking distance, which is nice for errands and just hanging out and catching up with friends
- They have done a lot of remodeling in the last few years so things look very new and chic (think Santana Row in Palo Alto, CA)
- Lots of outdoor seating in the downtown area, which is great for people watching and catching some sun
- Great library with lots of selection for all ages, and have wonderful story time and various activities for the younger kids
- Wonderful farmer's market
- Everyone is relatively friendly and, once you've been around for long enough, everyone knows you
- EXTREMELY low crime rate
- Fantastic schools
- Wonderful year-round activities by the city


Cons:
- Can get really boring; most stores closes by 6 or 7pm (except restaurants), so there isn't really a night life
- REALLY expensive housing
- Can feel very suffocating

Long story short, if you are someone who enjoys the low-key life and want a low-key life to raise your family, then this is an absolutely wonderful place to live. But if you have kids, expect them to find the town to be more and more boring as they get older! Read Less
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      B Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Los Altos? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Rosita Park
      McKenzie Park
      Heritage Oaks Park
      Cuesta Park
      Bubb Park
      Graham School Park
      Mountain View Sports Pavillion
      Hillview Park

      Entertainment

      Bus Barn Theater
      Los Altos History Museum
      J. Gilbert Smith House
      Eagle Theater
      Mountain View High School Theater
      Center For the Performing Arts
      Smithwick Theatre
      Lohman Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Fulfillment
      Subway
      Erik's Deli Cafe
      Standard Liquor
      Gourmet Works
      Baskin-Robbins
      Amandine
      Papa John's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Los Altos? Of all people who commute, 2.6% take public transportation in Los Altos.
      Drive to Work
      72%

      5% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Los Altos? The cost of living in Los Altos is 341/100 - which is 144% higher than California.
      Los Altos
      341

      241% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Los Altos? Los Altos crime rates are 1,273, which are 55% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,273 per 100k people

      45% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 79

      45% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      11%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Los Altos? The median income in Los Altos is $240,094 which is 276% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $240,094334% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $117,255293% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      55% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Los Altos a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Dr. Patricia Rupert
      Balanced Body Chiropractic
      Colin J. Kageyama, O.D., FCOVD
      Doctor Annette Hulse
      California Skin Institute - Los Altos
      Los Altos Dermatology
      Elite Focus Clinic
      Kimberly A. Holland, M.D.

      D Housing

      What are Los Altos home prices? Los Altos home prices are $2,000,001 - which is 389% higher than California
      Median home value
      $2,000,001983% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $3,375256% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      80%

      25% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Los Altos have good schools? The Los Altos graduation rate is 98% - which is 23% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      98%

      18% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      86%

      78% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      28% higher than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Los Altos a good place to live? Los Altos has an overall rating of 82% from 21 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      82%

      21 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      87%

      20 total surveys

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