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Living in Los Altos

Los Altos's population was 30,698 in July 2026. Median household income was US$250,001 a year in July 2026. There were 10,838 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. In July 2026, owner occupation was 81.7% and the vacancy rate was 7.99%.

Last checked 2026-09-2438 sources

Population30,965people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary12,640EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent3,077EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate4.8%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,289offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 19% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean5.23µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Los Altos?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Los Altos.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$3,501 per month, while the median home value was US$2,000,001 in July 2026. 39.7% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Los Altos recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet21Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan22Official · national market
Median gross rent$3,501/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent39.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)7.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,009 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics12Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)5,037 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year detailed table B25065 (Census Reporter mirror of U.S. Census Bureau ACS table-based summary file)2Official
Median monthly rent3,077 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables29Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes314 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)13Official

Is Los Altos a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker48%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 39–57%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–65%
Student44%strong on education, weak on work · range 34–54%
Family50%strong on family, weak on cost · range 41–59%
Retirement41%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 30–52%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

35.2% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 10,889 of 30,965 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Los Altos is 4.8%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income250,001 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband92.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with a broadband subscription98.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with internet but no subscription0.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households without internet0.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with satellite internet4.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Median gross salary12,640 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)28Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)6,210 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov27Official
Unemployment rate4.8 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables29Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Los Altos?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €6,210 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€530of €4,589 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€4,589
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year detailed table B25065 (Census Reporter mirror of U.S. Census Bureau ACS table-based summary file) · 2020-12-31− €5,037
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish-€530
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Los Altos Salary needed to live in Los Altos

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Los Altos. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Los Altos. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher99.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Schools45 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents29.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio422 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio15Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents10,838 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio15Official
Preventable hospitalizations1,952 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio15Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Los Altos when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesLos Altos highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Los Altos highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Los Altos1,289
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,289 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting14Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents68.37 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics12Official
Recorded violent crimes11 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)13Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time22.34 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers commuting by bicycle2.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers walking to work1.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Nearest airportNUQ3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport7 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Los Altos. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Los Altos.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Los Altos is 5.2 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean5.23 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202438Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 15 · Feb 16.5 · Mar 18.3 · Apr 20 · May 22 · Jun 24.4 · Jul 24.9 · Aug 25 · Sep 25.4 · Oct 23.4 · Nov 18.6 · Dec 15 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI23Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 5.8 · Feb 6.9 · Mar 8.2 · Apr 9.4 · May 11.4 · Jun 13.2 · Jul 14.7 · Aug 15 · Sep 14.1 · Oct 11.7 · Nov 8 · Dec 5.6 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI24Official
Average temperature by monthJan 10.4 · Feb 11.7 · Mar 13.2 · Apr 14.7 · May 16.7 · Jun 18.8 · Jul 19.8 · Aug 20 · Sep 19.7 · Oct 17.6 · Nov 13.3 · Dec 10.3 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI25Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 63.2 · Feb 73.7 · Mar 51.8 · Apr 24.8 · May 10.9 · Jun 2.7 · Jul 0.1 · Aug 0.3 · Sep 1.9 · Oct 14.2 · Nov 34.5 · Dec 63.6 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI26Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading49 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean6.92 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites4 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation863.4 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature21.03 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature14.4 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature9.33 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Ventura ±1.4 °C. Elsewhere: Vila Franca de Xira (Portugal) ±0.7 °C, Leiria (Portugal) ±1.8 °C, Almada (Portugal) ±1.6 °C, Amadora (Portugal) ±1.6 °C, Oeiras (Portugal) ±1.6 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 10,889 is not 11.6% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share11.59 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)9Official
Foreign residents10,889 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables29Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density1,828 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau10Official
Population30,965 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program20Official
Population covered by crime statistics30,747 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)13Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value2,000,001 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Owner-occupied homes81.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Labour force participation rate57.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Residents born abroad35.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents23.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Non-citizens, share of residents11.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Flu vaccination coverage65.54 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage7Official
Mammography screening coverage81.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate8Official
Residents without health insurance1.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher88.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics12Official
Households with a vehicle available96.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers aged 16 and over13,218 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers mainly working from home39.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households using cellular data plans96.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official

Alternatives for people set on Los Altos

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Los Altos Hills as a Los Altos alternative in the same region

4 km away, better on 2 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 3.

  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 408 Los Altos Hills vs 1,289 Los Altos−68%
  • Median gross pay, city: €9,079 Los Altos Hills vs €12,640 Los Altos−28%
  • Foreign residents: 4.3% Los Altos Hills vs 11.6% Los Altos−63%
  • Unemployment: 3.5% Los Altos Hills vs 4.8% Los Altos−28%
  • Residents: 8,419 Los Altos Hills vs 30,965 Los Altos−73%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Los Altos Hills vs 7.0 km Los Altos+29%
  • Median gross pay, region: €6,210 Los Altos Hills vs €6,210 Los Altossame level
Full comparisonMore about Los Altos Hills

Cities near Los Altos

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Sunnyvale 5.4 km away
Salary
7,943 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2024-12-31
Stanford 8.7 km away
Rent
1,826 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
1,271 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Santa Clara 11.8 km away
Salary
7,708 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2024-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Los Altos, nearest in population first.

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Sun City Center30,952 residentsCentereach30,980 residentsNorth Royalton30,936 residentsRahway31,010 residentsJackson31,022 residentsBeverly Hills31,027 residents

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Los Altos in rankings

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Los Altos?

The median gross salary is 6,210 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Los Altos?

The unemployment rate is 4.8 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Los Altos?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 5.23 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Los Altos?

Police recorded 1,289 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Los Altos?

The published population is 30,965 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Los Altos?

10,889 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Los Altos a good place to live?

Los Altos may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Los Altos?

Los Altos Hills, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Cupertino are near Los Altos. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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