Name: Los Altos, CA
Rating: 0.0

Get crime, demographics and other data for any location in Los Altos, CA

( 21 Ratings )

Living in Los Altos, CA

Ranks better than 83% of areas Follow

Population

30,878

Median Age

45.7 Years

Los Altos Area Facts

Los Altos has a Livability Score of 83_/100, which is considered exceptional
Los Altos crime rates are 60% lower than the California average
Cost of living in Los Altos is 144% higher than the California average

Is This the Right Place for You?

Uncover the key details before you move
Use local data to guide a smarter investment
Compare neighborhoods side by side

GET REPORT →

What do the locals think about Los Altos?

70%

Family friendly

20%

Public transit is accessible

50%

Walkable to grocery stores

70%

Yards are well-kept

65%

Lots of parks

30%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

85%

A quiet area

50%

Sense of community

Based on 20 votes from AreaVibes users. Take the poll

Los Altos Reviews

Write a review about Los Altos Tell people what you like or don't like about Los Altos…

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

Show All Reviews

Los Altos Awards

❰ ❱

Compare Los Altos, CA Livability

Compare Neighborhoods & Addresses

Why stop at city-to-city? With Local Insights, you can compare neighborhoods, zip codes, or even exact addresses. Access 300+ hyperlocal data points—from schools and crime to housing and amenities—to see which area is the better fit.

UNLOCK FULL COMPARISON →