Los Altos, CA Economy


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Located in the heart of Santa Clara County, Los Altos is a vibrant city with plenty of attractions to explore. With its pleasant climate, low crime rate, and excellent schools, it is a popular place for people to live and raise families. Some local companies that are worth exploring include Google, Apple, LinkedIn, and Intuit. There are also many cultural attractions such as the Los Altos History Museum and the Los Altos Art & Wine Festival which bring together history buffs and art lovers alike. For shoppers there is the Westgate Shopping Center which offers all sorts of stores from clothing outlets to electronics shops. With its wide range of opportunities and activities, Los Altos truly has something for everyone.

Los Altos has an unemployment rate of 3.9%. The US average is 6.0%.

Los Altos has seen the job market decrease by -7.1% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 38.9%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Los Altos
- The Sales Tax Rate for Los Altos is 9.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Los Altos is 9.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Los Altos
- The average income of a Los Altos resident is $124,369 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Los Altos resident is $250,001 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyLos Altos, CaliforniaUnited States
  3.96
  -7.1%-6.2%
  38.9%33.5%
  9.0%6.2%
  8.0%4.6%
  $124,369$37,638
  $250,001$69,021
  $250,001$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.3%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  1.9%6.8%
  14.7%10.0%
  0.5%2.5%
  4.9%11.0%
  1.6%4.8%
  0.5%0.8%
  9.9%1.9%
  4.3%4.7%
  3.3%1.9%
  29.3%7.6%
  0.6%0.1%
  0.7%4.2%
  10.0%9.3%
  11.8%14.0%
  1.3%2.1%
  1.5%7.0%
  2.1%4.8%
  1.0%4.7%
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Over 17 years ago

Expensive but worth  More

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Over 17 years ago

the quality of life here is very high however the cost of living is also high. extremely high as a matter of fact. I'd like to look at other communities that are less  More

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