Living in Los Gatos, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Los Gatos · Census data 2020–2024
Los Gatos has 32,786 residents with a median age of 44.7. The median household income is $217,554 (119% higher than the California median), the median home value is $2,000,001, the median rent is $3,247/month.
Los Gatos at a glance
- Population
- 32,786
- Median age
- 44.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $217,554State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,247/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 64.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 75%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Los Gatos a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 119% higher than the California median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
Cons: Home values 172% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Los Gatos
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Los Gatos the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,247 per month, which is 27% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Los Gatos median household income
The median household income in Los Gatos is $217,554 and the income per person is $130,293. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Los Gatos: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,728
- Owner-occupied
- 64.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.1%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.55
Los Gatos demographics
- Population
- 32,786
- Median age
- 44.7
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 12,714
- Foreign-born
- 28.4%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Los Gatos ›
Education in Los Gatos
75% of adults 25 and older in Los Gatos have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 37.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Los Gatos
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 33%
- Drive alone
- 57.1%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
Los Gatos vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Gatos | 32,786 | $217,554 | $2,000,001 | $3,247 |
| Monte Sereno | 3,461 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Cambrian Park | 3,494 | $192,731 | $2,000,001 | $3,179 |
| Campbell | 42,781 | $145,268 | $1,617,000 | $2,737 |
| Saratoga | 30,319 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Lexington Hills | 2,692 | $248,750 | $1,215,900 | $2,482 |
| Fruitdale | 986 | $182,889 | $1,581,200 | $2,746 |
| Burbank | 5,333 | $134,518 | $1,104,600 | $2,566 |
| Cupertino | 58,566 | $234,707 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Los Gatos, CA?
The median household income in Los Gatos is $217,554, 119% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Los Gatos?
The median home value in Los Gatos is $2,000,001, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Los Gatos?
The median gross rent in Los Gatos is $3,247 per month, about 27% of household income.
Is Los Gatos, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 119% higher than the California median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 4.2%. Minuses: home values 172% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Los Gatos?
The median age in Los Gatos is 44.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Los Gatos?
The average commute to work in Los Gatos is 28 minutes; 33% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Los Gatos?
The unemployment rate in Los Gatos is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Los Gatos?
75% of adults in Los Gatos have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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