Los Gatos, California

Small California city with local appeal

Pacific San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

65.9

D

out of 100

Overview

Los Gatos is a California city with a population of approximately 32,216, part of the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $2,628,349. Median household income is $198,117.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 32,216 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $2,628,349 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $198,117 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 28 minutes
  • Part of the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

32,216

Source: Census ACS

$2,628,349

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$198,117

Source: Census ACS

28 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

47

Source: Walk Score

2024 Presidential Election

Santa Clara County (county-level results)

68%
28%
Democrat 510,744
Republican 210,924
Leans D+40.0

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 7.8/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 20.8/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 48.8/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 65/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 47/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 100/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 65.9

Location

Los Gatos, CA (37.2117, -121.9787)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.