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Introduction to Los Altos, California
Los Altos, California, in Santa Clara county, is 1 miles W of Mountain View, California (center to center) and 12 miles W of San Jose, California.The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the San Jose metropolitan area. Los Altos contains a population of approximately 27,693.
Los Altos History
Juan Bautista de Anza, the famous Spanish explorer, who led a voyage in the year 1776, discovered the region of Los Altos on his way to explore the Bay of San Francisco. The city of Los Altos was incorporated in the year 1952. The credit for the earlier development of Los Altos goes to Paul Shoup, an executive of the Southern Pacific railroad. By the year 1911, there were only 50 residential homes in Los Altos and a few office buildings and stores on the Main Street. Today, Los Altos is a thriving city with beautiful residential houses and business centers.
Los Altos and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Los Altos
The city of Los Altos provides various opportunities for recreation and fun. The city is dotted with scenic parks where people can enjoy various activities like picnicking, playing soccer, jogging and many more. History lovers can enjoy visiting the interesting museums in the city. The nightlife of the city is also exciting with the Friday night movies, festival of lights and various other events.
Los Altos Transportation
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International serves the city of Los Altos.
Los Altos Higher Education
The city is served by De Anza College.
Los Altos strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):
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| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
Comparing Los Altos to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):
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Detailed pages on related topics: Los Altos travel • Los Altos mortgage and property.
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