Housing & Real Estate — Los Altos, California
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 11,620 |
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| Occupied | 10,756 |
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| Vacant | 864 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 8,695 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 2,061 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $2,000,001 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$2,243,000 |
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| Median Rent | $3,501/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $10,001/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | very expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 16.8% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 34.0% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 1,336 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 756 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 542 |
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| Built before 1960 | 5,014 |
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| Median Year Built | 1963 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
