Los Altos
- Suburb of San Jose, CA
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Los Altos
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Suburb of San Jose, CA
- Rating 4.11 out of 5 70 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A+
- Crime & Safetygrade B minus
- Housinggrade C
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Diversitygrade B
- Jobsgrade A minus
- Weathergrade A+
- Cost of Livinggrade D+
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade A minus
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Median Home Value
$2,000,001
National
$229,800Median Rent
$3,375
National
$1,096Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault29.8national 282.7
- Murder3.3national 6.1
- Rape6.6national 40.7
- Robbery36.4national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary268.2national 500.1
- Theft731.7national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft69.5national 284
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Working in Los Altos
Jobs
grade A minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$240,094
National
$64,994Places to Work in Los Altos
Top Public Schools Serving Los Altos
- grade A+
Henry M. Gunn High School
- Rating 3.84 out of 5 322 reviews
- grade A+
Los Altos High School
- Rating 3.91 out of 5 328 reviews
- grade A+
Mountain View High School
- Rating 3.9 out of 5 289 reviews
- grade A+
Homestead High School
- Rating 3.74 out of 5 469 reviews
- grade A+
University Preparatory Academy Charter School
- Rating 3.82 out of 5 184 reviews
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Rating 4.11 out of 5 70 reviews
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The sense of entitlement runs high for at least two men who live on Van Buren Street, specifically. They are two, white guys, both in their late 20's - mid's 30's, who walk their large dogs OFF leash all over the neighborhood. One idiot has two, large, frightening German Shepherds, who lives on Santa Rita Avenue down from Van Buren, and the other idiot has two mixed breed, large dogs that he lets walk at least 10 paces ahead of him. We've witnessed this level of disregard for the law and their neighbors. We cannot stand them!! Another dog owner on Van Buren allowed his dog off leash, which attacked and caused the death of a senior bulldog. It's technically a nice, safe neighborhood, but there are still bigtime, arrogant jerks here. Don't be fooled and watch your back.
Los Altos California is a wonderful place to live, and especially to raise children! It is safe and the people are usually very kind. The community areas like Downtown Los Altos are very quaint and have many local shopping opportunities. The schools here are also amazing, and provide so many resources to the students. Although, if you are someone who likes a more busy night life, this is not the place for you. There are very few places that are open after around 10PM. Also the housing market is very expensive.
Los Altos is definitely more white than many cities in the San Francisco Bay Area, but from my experience, everyone has been inclusive and accepting. I visit the downtown very often but there is not a lot to do and it is mostly filled with local restaurants and shops for a more down-to-earth feel. There is virtually no nightlife but Mountain View is very close by. The area is expensive and the houses and architecture are very beautiful, but expensive to live in. There are many healthy options so living healthily is not a problem unless you are financially strapped.