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Los Gatos, CA is a small and affluent town located in the San Francisco Bay area. The rankings of this town are highly desirable as it offers many attractions and opportunities for its residents. According to BestPlaces, Los Gatos has a very high livability score of 88 out of 100, which puts it above average in terms of amenities such as crime rates, education levels, job offerings, housing availability and cost of living. As a result, many people choose Los Gatos as their home, making it one of the most sought-after towns in the Bay area. Additionally, Los Gatos is ranked highly for its public schools and safety record due to the proactive approach taken by local law enforcement to ensure the safety of all residents. With so many great amenities available to those who live in Los Gatos, it's no surprise that this charming town continues to be one of the highest-ranked places in California.

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#1 Metro Areas with Fastest Rising Income 2020
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#4 Most Comfortable Summer Cities
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#4 Top 10 Cities to Beat the Heat
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#6 Most Competitive Private Colleges
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#7 Most Secure Large Cities in the U.S.
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#8 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Large Metro Areas)
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#32 Gloomiest Places in America
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#38 Best Cities for Seniors 2005
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#38 Fiscally Fit Cities Report
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#40 The Most Single Cities
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#42 Failure To Lunch
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#44 America's Top Hygge Cities
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#45 Stressful Cities 2012
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#48 Sleepless Cities 2011
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#48 Drought-Riskiest Cities
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#51 2005 High Gas Prices
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#56 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (100 Largest Metro Areas)
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Over 13 years ago

Have lived in Los Gatos for 30 plus years. Great climate - mild winters and comfortable  More

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Over 15 years ago

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Over 16 years ago

Los Gatos is a beautiful, small town with a great community. The cost of living, however, is extremely expensive. Food at the supermarket is more expensive than in  More

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