Living in Los Altos, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Los Altos · Census data 2020–2024
Los Altos has 1,082 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $22,177 (72% lower than the Texas median).
Los Altos is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Los Altos at a glance
- Population
- 1,082
- Median age
- 37.6State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $22,177State: $78,476
- Homeowners
- 71.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
Is Los Altos a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 72% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 12.1%; a poverty rate of 91.1%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Los Altos median household income
The median household income in Los Altos is $22,177 and the income per person is $6,293. 91.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Los Altos: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 256
- Owner-occupied
- 71.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.9%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 4.23
Los Altos demographics
- Population
- 1,082
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 38.4%
- 65 and older
- 31.2%
- Households
- 256
- Foreign-born
- 47.1%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Los Altos ›
Education in Los Altos
0% of adults 25 and older in Los Altos have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Los Altos
- Unemployment rate
- 12.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- —State: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 28.9%
Los Altos vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Altos | 1,082 | $22,177 | — | — |
| San Carlos II | 259 | $2,499 | $39,000 | — |
| Pueblo Nuevo | 511 | $78,346 | $159,800 | — |
| Laredo | 257,619 | $63,915 | $193,500 | $1,030 |
| Rio Bravo | 4,491 | $45,864 | $77,400 | $724 |
| El Cenizo | 2,122 | $48,897 | $69,800 | $628 |
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What is the median household income in Los Altos, TX?
The median household income in Los Altos is $22,177, 72% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Los Altos, TX a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 72% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 12.1%; a poverty rate of 91.1%.
What is the median age in Los Altos?
The median age in Los Altos is 37.6 years (Texas: 35.6).
What is the unemployment rate in Los Altos?
The unemployment rate in Los Altos is 12.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Los Altos?
0% of adults in Los Altos 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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