Los Altos
City in California, United States
Overview
Los Altos is an affluent Silicon Valley suburb known for its leafy streets, quiet neighborhoods, and lively yet small-scale downtown. It blends a relaxed, community-focused lifestyle with close proximity to tech hubs and scenic Bay Area attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
31,625
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
37.39°, -122.11°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
94
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$5,755
Local Cost
$4,340
Local Income
$10,500
Cashless
99
English
99
Temperature
13.9°C
Summer Avg
19.0°C
Winter Avg
8.6°C
Record High
45.3°C
Record Low
-5.1°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
510 mm
Internet Speed
345 Mbps
Upload
165 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
29
Coworking
1
Cafes
14
Nightlife
2
Parks
12
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NUQ
Distance
7 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 179 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 90/100.