Los Gatos, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
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Population
| Metric | Los Gatos | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,415 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2700.4 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.76% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.9 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 12,397 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Los Gatos grew by 22.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 32,932 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Los Gatos has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Los Gatos | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $200,000 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.97% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Los Gatos is about 107% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Los Gatos | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $2,000,000 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $3,019 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 65.8% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Los Gatos is about 55.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $3,019 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Los Gatos spend about 54 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 224 hours, about 9.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Los Gatos | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.9 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 53.8 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 224 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,951 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 29.1% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 29,342 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,724 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Los Gatos is 27 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Los Gatos has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Los Gatos | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 71.1% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.63 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Los Gatos has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Los Gatos | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.0 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 8.4% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 7.3% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Los Gatos, California.
What is the population of Los Gatos, California?
The population of Los Gatos, California is 31,415, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Los Gatos, California?
The population density of Los Gatos, California is 2700.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Los Gatos, California?
The median household income in Los Gatos, California is $200,000, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Los Gatos, California?
The median home price in Los Gatos, California is $2,000,000, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Los Gatos, California?
The unemployment rate in Los Gatos, California is 4.5%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.