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Los Gatos, CA

Los Gatos is an incorporated town in Santa Clara County, California, United States. The population is 33,529 according to the 2020 census. It is located in the San Francisco Bay Area just southwest of San Jose in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Los Gatos is part of Silicon Valley, with several high-technology companies maintaining a presence there. Notably, Netflix, the streaming service and content creator, is headquartered in Los Gatos and has developed a large presence in the area.

Los Gatos is located at 37°14′10″N 121°57′42″W (37.236044, −121.961768). Los Gatos is bisected by State Route 17, which runs through the town from south to north.

State Route 85 roughly marks the northern boundary of the town, although a few pockets of homes to its North are included. Highway 9 (Los Gatos-Saratoga Road) from the coast terminates at Highway 17. Downtown Los Gatos, the area on and around Santa Cruz Avenue and Main Street, is located in the southwest quadrant of town. A left exit on northbound Highway 17 becomes the south end of South Santa Cruz Avenue, leading into downtown. The area around Los Gatos Boulevard, east of Highway 17, is much more typically suburban than downtown, with medium-sized shopping centers clustered at major intersections of the multilane boulevard. Although the town has generally a quiet setting, its principal noise generators are State Route 17 and Los Gatos Boulevard. Sound levels within one hundred and 150 feet of Los Gatos Boulevard exceed 60 dB CNEL (Community Noise Equivalent Level), a generally unacceptable range for residential living. Vasona Park, a county park, and neighboring Oak Meadow Park, which belongs to the town, are located in what is roughly the geographic middle of the town, bordered on the south by Blossom Hill Road, on the east by Highway 17, on the west by University Avenue, and reaching at the north end not quite to Lark Avenue. Located in the parks is the popular William "Billy" Jones Wildcat Railroad. In Vasona Park is the trail to Prune Ridge. Los Gatos Creek begins in the Santa Cruz Mountains south of the town and runs through the town parallel to Highway 17 through neighboring Campbell and San Jose to the Guadalupe River, which flows into San Francisco Bay. A walking, jogging, and biking trail called the Los Gatos Creek Trail runs alongside much of the creek from Lexington Dam through Vasona Park and Campbell to Meridian Avenue in San Jose. In Los Gatos, the trail passes the 1854 Forbes Mill.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 11.2 square miles (29 km2). 11.1 square miles (29 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) of it, comprising 0.71%, is water.

Los Gatos is surrounded by several mountain bike trails. Cyclists can leave from downtown on a 20-mile (32 km) loop through the Santa Cruz Mountains. From downtown, El Sereno mountain stands to the southwest; El Sombroso stands to the southeast. The El Sereno Open Space Preserve and the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve open the top and upper flanks of each of these mountains to hiking and cycling.

Though the official total area of the town is 11.2 square miles, approximately 100 square miles (260 km2) of the surrounding Los Gatos Mountains (within the Santa Cruz Mountains range) has a Los Gatos address and uses the 95033 ZIP code (primarily) for U.S. Postal Service mail delivery (among other purposes).

Los Gatos gives importance to health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Los Gatos Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include The Club at Los Gatos, SPENGA Los Gatos, and Orangetheory Gym. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Los Gatos, such as the Los Gatos Creek Trail and the Oak Meadow Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top Sites in Los Gatos, CA are Vasona Lake County Park, Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad & W.E. "Bill" Mason Carousel, New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU).

Population: 33,529 (2020). ZIP Code: 95032. Area code: 408. Elevation: 344 ft (105 m). Area: 11.2 square miles (29 km2).

FAQs

Is Los Gatos, CA expensive to live in?

Los Gatos, California's cost of living is 136% higher than the national average. Los Gatos's housing expenses are 439% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 9% higher than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 24% higher than the national average.

What is the crime rate in Los Gatos, CA?

The crime rate in Los Gatos is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 20 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Los Gatos is 1 in 51. Based on FBI crime data, Los Gatos is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to California, Los Gatos has a crime rate that is higher than 55% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Is Los Gatos, CA a good place to live?

Los Gatos is in Santa Clara County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Los Gatos offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Los Gatos, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Los Gatos and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Los Gatos are highly rated.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of Los Gatos

Los Gatos’ Recreation and Community Services Department

The Club at Los Gatos

SPENGA Los Gatos

Orangetheory Gym

Los Gatos Creek Trail

Oak Meadow Park

Vasona Lake County Park

Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad & W.E. "Bill" Mason Carousel

New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU)

Payscale

Neighborhoodscout

Niche

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