Los Altos, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$3,798,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Los Altos has 33 homes for sale at a median list price of $3,798,000, typically selling in about 82 days.
Los Altos Market Analysis
The median list price in Los Altos, CA is $3.8M. Current inventory stands at 33 active listings. 13 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Expect a median around $1.7M for two bedroom homes and $6.5M at the five bedroom end. Single family homes lead the mix at 57.6%, with condos accounting for another 36.4%. February to July saw the median price go from $4.8M to $4.3M, down about 9.5%. On a per square foot basis, the median runs $1,766.
Homes here typically go under contract in about 8 days. Homes move quickly at that pace, which favors sellers and rewards buyers who come prepared. Addresses here fall across the 94022 and 94024 ZIP codes.
Los Altos Rental Market
The median asking rent in Los Altos, CA is $12,500. Current inventory stands at 1 active rental listings. August 2025 to May 2026 saw the median rent go from $7,500 to $5,900, down about 21.3%.
Los Altos Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
The picture is mixed here. Sale prices are up 15% over the last six months, though still 13% below a year ago, yet the typical home takes about 82 days to sell, and 61% of current listings have been up for more than 30 days, so neither side holds a clear advantage. Realistic pricing wins for sellers, and patient, prepared buyers can secure fair terms.
Median Home Price
$3.80M
↓ 13% over the past yearChart shows the median closed sale price by month
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
2.8 months of supply
Tight Supply33 active listings against the current sales pace works out to about 2.8 months of supply.
What this means for buyers
Inventory is tight relative to how many homes sell each month, so buyers have fewer options and well-priced homes draw competition. Listings typically sell in ~82 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are sitting on the market, so buyers often have strong leverage to negotiate price, terms, and repairs.
Inventory Distribution
A larger share of listings has been up beyond 30 days, which typically means more room to negotiate on those longer-listed homes.
Housing Tenure in Los Altos
Homeownership is significantly higher than average, making this a homeowner-dominated market with more long-term residents.
81%
Homeowners
19%
Renters
Homeownership is 25.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
10,756 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $1.1M in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 2 → 3 bedrooms (+$1.5M)
Price Reductions
7 listings have reduced their price
21% of active listings
Average reduction: 8.8% (~$334K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Los Altos, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Los Altos, CA?
The median list price in Los Altos is $3,798,000 as of August 2026, based on 33 active listings.
Is Los Altos a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Los Altos currently reads as a balanced market. Active inventory works out to about 2.8 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Los Altos?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 8 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 82 days.
Are home prices in Los Altos going up or down?
The median sale price in Los Altos is down about 12.6% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Los Altos, CA?
There are 33 homes for sale in Los Altos right now, including 5 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in Los Altos?
The median asking rent in Los Altos is $12,500 per month, across 1 active rental listings.