Los Altos, CA

Los Altos is a city located in Santa Clara County, California. The population was 28,944 at the 2010 census. Los Altos is known for its beautiful views of the San Francisco Bay Area and its highly rated schools.

Real estate in Los Altos is very expensive compared to other parts of California. The median home price was $1,085,000 in January of 2016 according to Zillow. This is due to the high demand for housing and limited supply of properties. In addition, many people who live in Los Altos commute to work in Silicon Valley which also contributes to the high prices.

There are a number of different types of real estate available in Los Altos including single family homes, townhomes, condos and apartments. Single family homes are the most common type of property available and typically cost between $700,000 and $2 million. Townhomes are also popular in Los Altos and can cost between $500,000 and $1 million. Condo units can cost anywhere from $300,000 to over $2 million depending on the location and size of the unit. Apartment complexes are also common in Los Altos and can range from studios to three-bedroom units that cost around $1 million or more.

The schools in Los Altos are some of the best rated in California according to Niche Rankings . This is likely due to the fact that many families who live in Los Altos commute into Silicon Valley for work which means they have plenty of opportunity to send their children to excellent schools. There are a number of private schools as well as public schools available in LosAltos . The public school system is generally considered excellent but there may be some competition for spots among students living near each other . Private school options include Montessori , Waldorf , Episcopal , St John's School , Sacred Heart School , Serra High School , Mountain View Academy Charter School as well as many others .