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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.
In Los Altos, about 69% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Los Altos, at least compared to other cities of its size.
The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.
In 2000, Los Altos had a median family income of $148,201. The typical family in Los Altos is better off than most in California. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Los Altos. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Los Altos. In the city, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.
Political donors in Los Altos favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $398,140. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.
Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Los Altos.
Los Altos has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 86% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in California, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.
In Los Altos, 88% of commuters drive to work.
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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| Racial Diversity |  |  |
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| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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