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Los altos, CA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Los altos.

Population: 43,078 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Los altos, CA is $4.85M — up 6.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $3.24M after a median 11 days on market. Typical rent runs $8,439/month. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inlandflooding, coastalflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$4.85M

Median home value

+6.7%

1-year change

11

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$4.85M
1-year appreciation
+6.7%
3-year appreciation
+17.8%
5-year appreciation
+26.3%
10-year appreciation
+73.7%
All-time peak (2026-01)
$4.88M
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$3.24M
Median list price
$3.57M
Median price per sqft
$1,576
1-year sale-price change
+12.8%
Median days on market
11 days
Homes sold (recent period)
42
For-sale inventory
73
Sale-to-list ratio
104.0%
Active listings
13
1-year forecast
+0.3%
Days to pending
25 days
New listings (monthly)
31

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$8,439/mo
1-year rent change
+15.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$3,210/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$3,625/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$4,265/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$5,620/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$6,105/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
12
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Bullis Charter District, Los Altos Elementary, Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
Schools include
Bullis Charter, Almond Elementary, Ardis G. Egan Junior High, Santa Rita Elementary, Gardner Bullis Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inlandFlooding, coastalFlooding, drought, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Very High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Very High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes B
Flood risk level
Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 97% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
8.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
8
Nearest Superfund site
Intel Corp. (Mountain View Plant) (3.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
60.0°F
Average high
69.5°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
31.9 in
Annual snowfall
0.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
240
Days with Moderate air quality
121
Highest AQI recorded (year)
134

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
932
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
97,972
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
75,778

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
20
Nearest national park
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site (33 mi)
National parks include
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Presidio of San Francisco
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
16
Hospitals include
PENINSULA MEDICAL CENTER, SANTA CLARA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER, KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL-SANTA CLARA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
263
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-12,496 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,967
Housing built before 1970
56.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.9%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
90.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,025,254
Average weekly wage
$3,486
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Information
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,919

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Los altosState medianUS median
Median home value$4.85M$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$3.24M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market11 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$8,439/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Los altos, CA?
$4.85M.
What is the median sale price in Los altos, CA?
$3.24M.
How long do homes take to sell in Los altos, CA?
Median days on market: 11 days.
What is typical rent in Los altos, CA?
Typical rent: $8,439/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Los altos, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inlandFlooding, coastalFlooding, drought, heatWave.
Is Los altos, CA in a flood zone?
Moderate (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone B; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Los altos, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 97% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Los altos, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Los altos, CA?
8 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Intel Corp. (Mountain View Plant), 3.7 mi.
How many schools serve Los altos, CA?
12 schools (8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Los altos, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 14.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Los altos, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Los altos, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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