About Los Altos
Tree lined streets and a small village atmosphere characterize Los Altos which is located in the heart of world famous Silicon Valley. Just 40 miles south of San Francisco, Los Altos is a residential community served by seven small retail areas. The seven square mile city is developed with small businesses, schools, libraries and churches.
Incorporated in 1952, Los Altos is a general law city with five elected council members who serve four-year terms. City Council meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. Appointed commissions and committees assist the Council in an advisory capacity. The Council appointed city manager is responsible for financial and operational management of the city's 130 employees.
HIGHLIGHTS
Los Altos has international sister cities ties with Bendigo, Australia; Syktyvkar, Russia; Shih Lin Taiwan and Rustington, England.
Over 200 volunteers a year assist in providing city government services to the community.
In 1982, Los Altos became a leader in recycling programs when it began curbside residential collection of bottles, cans and newspaper. Since then motor oil and yard waste and mixed paper have been added.
City Council and Planning Commission meetings are televised live on the city's cable television government access channel 26. In addition, this channel carries a 24-hour video bulletin board on city services, activities and events. In January '09 Council meetings will be streamed live to the Internet.
Demographics
Chamber of Commerce
Los Altos Chamber of Commerce
321 University Avenue
Los Altos, CA 94022-3517
650.948 1455
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Los Altos
Population in July 2008: 28,349. Population change since 2000: +2.4%
Males: 13,668 (48.2%)
Females: 14,681 (51.8%)
Median resident age: 44.2 years
California median age: 33.3 years
Zip codes: 94022, 94023, 94024.
Estimated median household income in 2008: $151,481 (it was $126,740 in 2000)
Los Altos: $151,481
California: $61,021
Estimated per capita income in 2008: $82,978
Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $1,679,322 (it was $973,500 in 2000)
Los Altos: $1,679,322
California: $467,000
Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $1,675,013; Detached houses: $1,734,580; Townhouses or other attached units: $1,337,169; In 2-unit structures: $930,230; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $979,059; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $875,496; Mobile homes: $706,250
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Los Altos Hills
Population in July 2008: 8,592. Population change since 2000: +8.7%
Males: 4,238 (49.3%)
Females: 4,354 (50.7%)
Median resident age: 46.7 years
California median age: 33.3 years
Zip codes: 94022.
Estimated median household income in 2008: $207,453 (it was $173,570 in 2000)
Los Altos Hills: $207,453
California: $61,021
Estimated per capita income in 2008: $115,366
Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: over $1,725,037 (it was over $1,000,000 in 2000)
Los Altos Hills: over $1,725,037
California: $467,000
Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $2,041,051; Detached houses: $2,085,258; Townhouses or other attached units: $1,635,816; In 2-unit structures: $668,577; Mobile homes: $112,500
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