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California
Los Altos
Population 30,698
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California
Palo Alto
Population 67,237
Los Altos, CA vs Palo Alto, CA
Side-by-side comparison from the latest government data.
| Metric | Los Altos, CA | Palo Alto, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,698 | 67,237 |
| Median Household Income | $250,000+ | $231,101 |
| Median Rent | $3,500+/mo | $3,484/mo |
| Median Home Value | $2,000,000+ | $2,000,000+ |
| Cost of Living (US = 100) | 110 | 110 |
| Renters Paying 30%+ of Income | 37.4% | 42% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.2% | 6% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% | 3.9% |
| Violent Crime Rate /100k | 36 | 159 |
| Property Crime Rate /100k | 1,038 | 2,882 |
| Median AQI | 47 | 47 |
| Good AQI Days /yr | 201 | 201 |
| Summer Highs | 77°F | 79°F |
| Winter Lows | 43°F | 40°F |
| Snowfall | 0 in/yr | 0 in/yr |
| Avg Commute | 22.3 min | 21.4 min |
| Hospitals | — | 3 |
| Avg Hospital Rating | — | 5.0 / 5 |
| Students per Teacher | 18.4 | 17.2 |
| College Degree Rate | 88.1% | 82.3% |
| Foreign-Born % | 35.5% | 37% |
| Population Growth (2020–2025) | -1.6% | -1.4% |
Green = clearly better (more than 5% apart). Population, growth, weather, hospital count and foreign-born share aren’t scored.
The Census tops out at $3,500+ for rent, $250,000+ for household income and $2,000,000+ for home value; it doesn't publish exact figures above those. Two capped values can't be compared, so neither is marked better.