Town · California
Los Gatos, California
Los Gatos, town, in Santa Clara County, California. Los Gatos had 32,576 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 33,529 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 32,786 (±41). GEOID 0644112.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
32,576
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 33,529 · ACS 2020-2024: 32,786 ±41
Median household income
$217,554
±$14,059 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$2,000,000 or more
The survey's top or bottom value; no margin is published
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$3,247
±$211 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Los Gatos and what county is it in?
Los Gatos is a town in Santa Clara County, California. It covers 11.6 square miles of land, 2,902 residents per square mile in 2020.
Los Gatos is in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Los Gatos, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 32,576 people lived in Los Gatos on July 1, 2025, down 2.9% since 2020, a steeper fall than California's (−0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 33,529 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 32,786 (±41).
| Measure | Los Gatos | Santa Clara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 32,786 ±41 | 1,902,047 | +2,057 |
| Households | 12,714 ±336 | 659,353 | +631 |
| Average household size | 2.55 ±0.07 | 2.82 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 13,728 ±349 | 698,837 | +665 |
Los Gatos's population since 2000
From 28,592 in 2000 to 32,576 in 2025: up 13.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Los Gatos as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Los Gatos?
The median resident of Los Gatos is 44.7 years old; 23.3% are under 18 and 20.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.1%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 20.6%. 28.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Los Gatos | Santa Clara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.7 ±1.0 | 38.1 | −2.5 |
| Under 18 years | 23.3% ±1.3 pts | 20.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.7% ±1.5 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Male | 49.1% ±1.5 pts | 51.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.6% ±1.5 pts | 25.0% | +2.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.1% ±2.8 pts | 27.2% | −10.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±0.8 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 20.6% ±2.2 pts | 40.3% | +5.9 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.4% ±1.1 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 28.4% ±2.0 pts | 41.5% | +6.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 32.3% ±2.7 pts | 55.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.6% ±0.8 pts | 2.6% | – |
| With a disability | 7.6% ±0.9 pts | 9.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.6% ±0.7 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.9% ±0.8 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 75.0% ±2.6 pts | 56.5% | +5.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 37.9% ±3.1 pts | 28.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.0% ±2.5 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7% ±0.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Los Gatos earn?
Half of Los Gatos's 12,714 households earn less than $217,554 a year (±$14,059), against $164,281 in Santa Clara County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $191,820 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $25,734 after inflation. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Los Gatos | Santa Clara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $217,554 ±$14,059 | $164,281 | +$25,734 |
| Mean household income | $330,564 ±$21,242 | $227,007 | – |
| Per capita income | $130,293 ±$7,624 | $80,312 | +$23,086 |
| People below the poverty line | 4.2% ±1.2 pts | 7.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.6% ±2.1 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.9% ±0.7 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% ±1.5 pts | 98.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.4% ±1.6 pts | 95.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Los Gatos?
Owners occupy 64.9% of Los Gatos's occupied homes and renters 35.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $2,000,000 or more by its owner (). The median renter pays $3,247 a month including utilities, and 31.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Los Gatos | Santa Clara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $2,000,000 or more | $1,490,600 | −$84,794 |
| Median gross rent | $3,247 ±$211 | $2,857 | +$366 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.7% ±5.2 pts | 36.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $4,000 or more | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.9% ±2.8 pts | 55.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 35.1% ±2.8 pts | 44.9% | – |
| Housing units | 13,728 ±349 | 698,837 | +665 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.2% ±1.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.8% ±3.5 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 57.7% ±2.6 pts | 50.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9% ±1.3 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.2% ±1.3 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.0% ±2.0 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.1% ±1.3 pts | 6.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Los Gatos building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Los Gatos in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.6 across California.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Los Gatos work and get to work?
57.1% of Los Gatos's workers drive alone and 33.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.
| Measure | Los Gatos | Santa Clara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.3% ±2.2 pts | 67.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% ±1.3 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 57.1% ±4.0 pts | 59.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.5% ±1.5 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.4% ±0.8 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.3% ±0.9 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 33.0% ±3.5 pts | 23.9% | +25.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.6 min ±2.1 | 26.2 min | −3.2 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Los Gatos?
8 census tracts lie mostly in Los Gatos, and 9 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $154,149 (Tract 5067.03) to $250,000 or more (Tract 5068.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5069Santa Clara County | 8,160 | $222,166 |
| Tract 5068.01Santa Clara County | 6,216 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 5072.05Santa Clara County | 4,459 | $244,521 |
| Tract 5070.04Santa Clara County | 3,844 | $175,347 |
| Tract 5072.03Santa Clara County | 3,097 | $224,464 |
| Tract 5071Santa Clara County | 2,820 | $159,821 |
| Tract 5070.02Santa Clara County | 3,325 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 5067.03Santa Clara County | 3,870 | $154,149 |
| Tract 5068.04Santa Clara County | 4,377 | $221,071 |
| Tract 5070.03Santa Clara County | 2,895 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 5068.02Santa Clara County | 5,761 | $202,796 |
| Tract 5067.01Santa Clara County | 4,620 | $228,173 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Los Gatos) · Census block assignment files
How does Los Gatos compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Los Gatos is the 1,265th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 228th-most populous of 483 in California.
Los Gatos ranks 54th of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 228th | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 303rd | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 474th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 54th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 35th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 1st | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 68th | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 797th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 54th | 988 |
| Median age | 324th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 560th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 83rd | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 543rd | 1,069 |
Los Gatos's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Los Gatos with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Los Gatos?
7 of the 57 figures for Los Gatos on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Los Gatos are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Los Gatos.