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About Los Gatos
Los Gatos (~33,000 residents) is a foothill town with a genuine historic downtown on Santa Cruz Avenue, Vasona Lake County Park, and the Los Gatos Creek Trail — plus Netflix's headquarters. But relaxed, it blends Victorian-era architecture and quick access to both downtown San Jose and the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Home prices in Los Gatos
The median listing price in Los Gatos is $1,986,250.
Top places in Los Gatos
- Downtown Los Gatos — Santa Cruz Avenue dining, boutiques, and historic buildings.
- Vasona Lake County Park — boating, trails, and the Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad.
- Los Gatos Creek Trail — paved trail to Campbell and downtown San Jose.
- Forbes Mill Footbridge — landmark pedestrian bridge over Los Gatos Creek.
- Los Gatos History Museum (Forbes Mill Museum) — town history in an 1854 mill building.
- Oak Meadow Park — concerts, picnic areas, and the carousel.
Commuting from Los Gatos
- Approximate drive to downtown San Jose: ~11 miles / ~20 minutes via CA-17 (approximate; longer with traffic).
- No Caltrain or VTA light rail station in town; VTA buses connect to light rail in Campbell/San Jose.
- CA-17 is the main corridor; CA-85 skirts the eastern edge.
Los Gatos FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Los Gatos, CA?
The median listing price in Los Gatos is $1,986,250. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Los Gatos, CA?
Approximate drive to downtown San Jose: ~11 miles / ~20 minutes via CA-17 (approximate; longer with traffic).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.