Welcome to Los Gatos!
The Town of Los Gatos is nestled 60 miles south of San Francisco at the base of the Sierra Azules, making it a short drive to the City, the heart of Silicon Valley, or the stunning beaches of Santa Cruz! Los Gatos lies in Santa Clara County and boasts a wide variety of terrain, ranging from flat topography at the edge of the valley floor to densely wooded hillsides. You will find creeks, streams and riparian habitat in this quaint but not underwhelming town. The Town of Los Gatos' favorable climate allows for almost year-round outdoor enjoyment as well as short and comfortable winters. Los Gatos is where high tech meets high end living without losing that small town feel.
History
Los Gatos is one of Santa Clara County's oldest communities. In 1840, the Mexican government granted a land patent for a 6,600 acre rancho . Los Gatos was originally named La Rinconada de Los Gatos (Cat's Corner) due to number of mountain lions present in the area. In 1868, 100 acres of the rancho was selected as a town site. The Town was incorporated in 1887, and by 1890 the Town's population had grown to 1,652.
"About Los Gatos." The Town of Los Gatos California, The Town of Los Gatos, www.losgatosca.gov/515/About-Los-Gatos. Accessed 8 Nov. 2022.
About the Neighborhood
Things to do in Los Gatos
Wine Tasting
Wineries & Tasting Rooms
Artisan Wine Depot LG..................16212 Los Gatos Boulevard ............408-827-4127
Byington Winery ............................21850 Bear Creek Road..................408-354-1111
Enoteca La Storia ..........................416 N. Santa Cruz Avenue..............408-625-7272
Left Bend Winery ...........................346 N. Santa Cruz Avenue..............408-502-9280
Loma Prieta Winery .......................26985 Loma Prieta Way ..................408-353-2950
Regale Winery and Vineyards ......24040 Summit Road........................408-353-2500
Rootstock Wine Bar.......................217 N. Santa Cruz Avenue..............408-354-7668
Testarossa Vineyards....................300 College Avenue ........................408-354-6150
Hiking & Walking
Living in Los Gatos...
Housing Affordability in Los Gatos
| Home Price |
$2.4M
|
| Property Tax |
.62% |
| Home Appreciation Rate |
11.9%
|
| Price per Sq Ft. | $1079.82 |
Quality of Life in Los Gatos
| Education
|
87
|
| Healthcare + Fitness |
100 |
| Weather Grade |
79 |
| Air Quality Index |
68 |
| Commute / Transit Score |
17 |
| Accessibility |
61 |
| Culture/Entertainment | 50 |
Job Market Strength in Los Gatos
| Unemployment Rate |
2.6%
|
| Recent Job Growth |
2.36%
|
| Future Job Growth Index |
60 |
| Median Household Income | $155.9K |
Living Affordability
| State Income Tax |
9.3%
|
| Utilities |
37
|
| Food/Groceries
|
82
|
| Sales Tax
|
9.25%
|
| Transportation Cost | 100 |
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