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Los Gatos

Suburban community for San Jose beginning in the 1950s, and the town was mostly built out.

Welcome to Los Gatos

The town's founding dates to the mid-1850s with the building of a flour operation, Forbes Mill, by James Alexander Forbes along Los Gatos Creek. The mill's two-story stone storage annex has been preserved as a museum just off Main Street.

The settlement that was established in the 1860s was originally named for the mill, but the name was changed to Los Gatos after the Spanish land grant. The town was incorporated in 1887 and remained an important town for the logging industry in the Santa Cruz Mountains through the end of the 19th century.

In the early 20th century, the town became a thriving agricultural town with apricots, grapes, and prunes being grown in the area. By the 1920s, the Los Gatos area had a local reputation as an arts colony, attracting painters, musicians, writers, actors, and their bohemian associates as residents over the years.

The violinist Yehudi Menuhin lived there as a boy; the actresses Joan Fontaine and Olivia de Havilland (sisters) were graduates of Los Gatos High School, John Steinbeck wrote The Grapes of Wrath there (the location is now in Monte Sereno), and Beat hero Neal Cassady lived there in the 1950s.

Along with much of the Santa Clara Valley, Los Gatos became a suburban community for San Jose beginning in the 1950s, and the town was mostly built out by the 1980s. Downtown Los Gatos has retained and restored many of its Victorian-era homes and commercial buildings.

Other notable buildings are the Forbes Mill annex, dating to 1880 and now housing a history museum; Los Gatos High School, which dates from the 1920s; and the Old Town Shopping Center, formerly the University Avenue School (the school was established in 1882; the current buildings date to 1923).

A number of brick buildings in Downtown Los Gatos were destroyed or seriously damaged in the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, though the district was quickly rebuilt and has made a full recovery. Recently, the Main Street Bridge has emulated the Ponte des Artes bridge in Paris by displaying love locks for anniversaries and engagements.

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Overview for Los Gatos, CA

32,773 people live in Los Gatos, where the median age is 45.2 and the average individual income is $125,734. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

32,773

Total Population

45.2 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$125,734

Average individual Income

Around Los Gatos, CA

There's plenty to do around Los Gatos, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

43

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

54

Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including FuelGood, NorCal Strength Studio, and Berry Swim School.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the FuelGood page on Yelp Search 17533 Santa Cruz Hwy on Google Maps	Dining	2.08 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the NorCal Strength Studio page on Yelp Search 635 N Santa Cruz Ave on Google Maps	Active	1.26 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Berry Swim School page on Yelp	Active	3.22 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Beauitful Hair By Danielle J Bihler page on Yelp Search 383 E Campbell Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	3.99 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Inkscode Studio page on Yelp Search 4735 Hamilton Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	4.55 miles	17 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Hair by Katrina LaRocca page on Yelp Search 5945 Almaden Expy on Google Maps	Beauty	4.55 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Los Gatos, CA

Population Households Employment

Los Gatos has 12,766 households, with an average household size of 2.54. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Los Gatos do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 32,773 people call Los Gatos home. The population density is 2,837.39 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

32,773

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

45.2

Median Age

49.08 / 50.92%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

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25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

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75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
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12,766

Total Households

2.54

Average Household Size

$125,734

Average individual Income

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15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

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The following schools are within or nearby Los Gatos. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Los Gatos

Welcome to Los Gatos

Overview for Los Gatos, CA

32,773

45.2 years

High

$125,734

Around Los Gatos, CA

43

Car-Dependent

54

Bikeable

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Los Gatos, CA

32,773

High

45.2

49.08 / 50.92%

12,766

2.54

$125,734

Schools in Los Gatos, CA

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