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Los Gatos

California · 33,529 residents · 11.554 sq mi
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Los Gatos is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $156,270. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,775,500. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 99% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,529
+17%since 2000
from 28,592 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,902 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 2,475 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.6
+11%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K29K30K32K34K1990201020202024Los Gatos
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$156,270
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,319 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$92,432
+65%since 2000
from $56,094 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
77.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,775,500
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $748,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,482
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,331 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
37.2% rent
Afford Score
11.4
+43%since 2000
from 7.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(23,821)
Black0.8%(217)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(1,491)
Asian7.6%(2,160)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.4%(8,965)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.3%(21,890)
Black0.9%(298)
Hispanic / Latino9%(3,017)
Asian18.2%(6,105)
Other4.5%(1,502)
Diversity Score63.7%(21,361)
Diversity Score
64
+103%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.5%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 96.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
33.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+63%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
66.0%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
24.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−95.2 ptssince 2013
from 96.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Los Gatos, California?

Los Gatos, California has about 33,529 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Los Gatos, California?

The typical household in Los Gatos, California earns about $156,270 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Los Gatos, California expensive?

In Los Gatos, California, the median home is worth about $1,775,500, and the typical rent is about $2,482 a month.

How educated are people in Los Gatos, California?

About 71.5% of adults age 25 and over in Los Gatos, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Los Gatos, California?

About 3.5% of people in Los Gatos, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Los Gatos, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Los Gatos, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,172 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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