Los Gatos
- Suburb of San Jose, CA
Suburb
Los Gatos
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Suburb of San Jose, CA
- Rating 4.12 out of 5 69 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A+
- Crime & Safetygrade B
- Housinggrade C
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Diversitygrade B
- Jobsgrade B+
- Weathergrade A
- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade B
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
National
$281,900Median Rent
$2,870
National
$1,268Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault132.7national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape22.1national 40.7
- Robbery15.8national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary350.8national 500.1
- Theft1,318national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft158national 284
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Working in Los Gatos
Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$198,117
National
$75,149Places to Work in Los Gatos
Top Public Schools Serving Los Gatos
- grade A+
Saratoga High School
- Rating 3.91 out of 5 218 reviews
- grade A+
University Preparatory Academy Charter School
- Rating 3.82 out of 5 191 reviews
- grade A+
Mission Early College High
- Rating 4.4 out of 5 15 reviews
- grade A+
Los Gatos High School
- Rating 4.04 out of 5 272 reviews
- grade A+
Bullis Charter School
- Rating 3.68 out of 5 19 reviews
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Los Gatos Reviews
Rating 4.12 out of 5 69 reviews
Great Bay Area suburb that is quiet and convenient to the beach, mountains and city life. Very dog friendly! It is an easy commute to neighboring cities for work. Downtown Los Gatos has plenty of restaurants and shops and a very chill vibe. There are a few laid back bars and breweries and a seemingly endless number of hair and nail salons (no idea why). Residents are friendly but it does lack a little diversity. Public schools are top notch by Bay Area standards so housing here is desirable for families with kids. We have lived here 15+ years and love it!
I adore Los Gatos for its strong sense of kinship among residents and the diversity among its local businesses and restaurants. The town has its familiar cast of odd eccentric characters which accentuate its charming atmosphere. Although small, it is the familiar stomping grounds for large tech companies and innovative start-ups, which provide opportunities for teens to learn valuable skills that are in high demand in the workforce. However, as a local high schooler, I have experienced first-hand my teachers' strikes against their extensive work hours that are not properly reflected in their low wages. As a result, my school district loses qualified and passionate educators as they seek better compensation and working conditions elsewhere. Furthermore, there's little transparency as to what the district funds using its budget. I want to see the district engaged in creating fair and competitive salaries for teachers, ensuring their dedication toward fully educating future generations.
The area is so nice, it has everything that a suburban town has, nice local shops, big houses, farmers markets but it also has things like the Apple Store, lululemon, Starbucks and many other places similar to those chains which is very useful. The weather is pretty good, we still have seasons but it gets nice and hot in summer, and still cold but not freezing in the winter. The public schools here are very good for public education, they are big (the high schools have around 500+ pupils per year) and the kids seem to have support from guidance councillors easily accessible. It is also a very walkable town, with a cinema, frozen yogurt place and many small businesses in the main town. A lovely farmers market is held there as well, with very fresh produce being sold. Overall, Los Gatos is great town, however it is very pricey making it not ideal for some people so it is something to take into consideration.