Checked
Los Altos, CA
City in Santa Clara County, California. ZIP codes: 94022, 94024.
Population
30,698
Land area
6.5sq mi
People per sq mi
4,694
ZIP codes
2
Los Altos and its ZIP codes
Los Altos at a glance
- Los Altos is about 19 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 266th most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- The median household income is more than $250,000, the highest bracket the Census Bureau reports.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at more than $2,000,000 and median rent is more than $3,500 a month.
Local data for Los Altos, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Los Altos, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$250,000+
Poverty rate
3.2%
Median home value
$2,000,000+
Median rent
$3,500+/mo
Homeownership
81.7%
Bachelor's or higher
88.1%
Median age
45.9
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Chinese Americans (4,890), Indian Americans (3,956), German Americans (3,057).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Santa Clara County. PPP loans are for Los Altos.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$211,900
1,119,582 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$157,620
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$13.2B
FY 2026, $6,812 per person
PPP loans
$30.7M
509 loans, 3,493 jobs reported
How people get to work
Los Altos, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone50.7%
- Carpooled4.2%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle2.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home39.4%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Los Altos, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
775
Countywide, mostly strong wind
Flood insurance policies
8,141
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 42°F
13.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Los Altos, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
19.7%
U.S. 33.3% -13.6 pts
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
5.1%
U.S. 12.8% -7.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
2.5%
U.S. 11.1% -8.6 pts
ZIP codes in Los Altos
2 in or overlapping Los Altos. Population shown
Cities near Los Altos
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LoyolaCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 1.4 |
| Los Altos HillsTown | 2.1 mi | 9.1 |
| Mountain ViewCity | 2.6 mi | 12 |
| Palo AltoCity | 4 mi | 24.1 |
| CupertinoCity | 4.8 mi | 11.3 |
| StanfordCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 2.8 |
| SunnyvaleCity | 5.3 mi | 22.1 |
| LaderaCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Portola ValleyTown | 6.4 mi | 9.1 |
| West Menlo ParkCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.5 |
| Menlo ParkCity | 7.1 mi | 10 |
| East Palo AltoCity | 7.1 mi | 2.5 |
| AthertonTown | 7.8 mi | 5 |
| Santa ClaraCity | 8.2 mi | 18.3 |
| SaratogaCity | 8.2 mi | 12.8 |
| WoodsideTown | 8.8 mi | 11.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Los Altos, CA in?
- Los Altos is in Santa Clara County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Los Altos, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Los Altos include 94022, 94024.
- What is the population of Los Altos, CA?
- About 30,698 people live in Los Altos, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Los Altos?
- Nearby places include Loyola (1.6 mi), Los Altos Hills (2.1 mi), Mountain View (2.6 mi), Palo Alto (4 mi), Cupertino (4.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023