LOS ALTOS, CALIFORNIA

Los Altos doesn't boom loudly--and it doesn't break.  It quietly holds its value because the buyer pool is deep, patient, and global.

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Los Altos' Desirability

Los Altos is not trading on affordability or momentum--it trades on permanence.  Buyers here are not shopping for "a house"; they are buying a long arc of life:  schools, neighborhood identity, and long-term insulation from volatility.  That psychology changes everything.

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Buyer Behavior

Buyers are decisive when the home feels right.  They may hesitate elsewhere, but in Los Altos, hesitation disappears when location, condition, and story align.  This is where you still see emotional buying--because regret is more expensive than overpaying.'

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Pricing Truth

Los Altos is unforgiving to overpricing--but very generous to home that are turnkey, well-sited, and thoughtfully prepared.  Those homes still command premiums and move quickly.

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Historical Evolution

Los Altos used to be an agricultural town with apricot orchards, some of which still exist, like the ones by Los Altos town hall.  The summer cottages had mostly been replaced by ranch-style homes between the 1950's and 1980's.  Now, you'll see some very large, architecturally diverse homes taking place of the ranchers, owned by some of tech's wealthiest, thanks to Los Altos' location in the heart of California's Silicon Valley. 

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Population

Los Altos is home to just under 31,000 residents, with very high median household income ($208,309 as of 2017).

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Downtown

Los Altos has a quaint downtown with shops and restaurants. Residents near and far come for Los Altos' several festivals per year, including the Los Altos Art  and Wine Festival, Art in the Park, and the downtown Los Altos pet parade. The downtown area is also home to many of Los Altos' condos or townhomes, with the rest of the city majority dedicated to single-family homes.

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Weather

Great weather? Yes!  Los Altos's temperature fluctuates between 58 and 78 degrees fahrenheit or 14.4 and 25.5 degrees celsius.  Average annual rainfall is 15.71 inches or 39.90 centimeters.  Los Altos is a fantastic place to plan outdoor activities year-round.