Los Altos has maintained its gracious charm and timeless elegance over the decades. A favorite among families, Los Altos has a wonderful downtown area that attracts shoppers interested in discovering its boutiques, anyone looking for a wide variety of restaurants and cafes for indoor and outdoor enjoyment, plus just about every service you might need, from dry cleaners to salons. Once home to orchards, vineyards, and ranches, Los Altos still enjoys numerous parks for recreation, plus biking and walking trails are all around. The highly regarded schools in Los Altos are within 3 districts: Los Altos, Cupertino Union, and Bullis Charter, all with some of the highest scores in California. There are several private school options as well.

Homes in Los Altos are predominantly single-family with prices ranging from $1.35 million to $11.5 million in 2022. There are some condominium complexes, mostly downtown, and these range from $500,000 to $3.225 million in 2022.