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ZIP 94022

Pop. 20,027·Santa Clara County·8th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$7,559/mo
Year-over-Year
+39.4%
Month-over-Month
+6.3%
vs US Median
+$5,594
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 94022 · $7,559
More expensive than 100% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Medians by bedroom

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Studio
$3,160
1 BR
$3,540
2 BR
$4,190
3 BR
$5,510
4 BR+
$5,970
Research median
$4,190/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$90,708/yr
At $7,559/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySanta Clara County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 39.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+39.4% YoY, +6.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94022 (Los Altos, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 88.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,027
Median income
$250,001
Median age
48.5
Renters
18.3%
Age distribution
22.3%
13.1%
25.2%
13.1%
26.2%
Under 1822.3%
18–3413.1%
35–5425.2%
55–6413.1%
65+26.2%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
48.2%
42.2%
White48.2%
Hispanic4.9%
Asian42.2%
Other4.5%
Education (25+)
88.4%
No HS diploma0.8%
HS diploma3%
Some college7.8%
Bachelor's+88.4%
Housing tenure
81.7%
18.3%
Owner81.7%
Renter18.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94022 in Los Altos, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$250,001 → $250,001
up 0.0%
Population
20,069 → 20,027
down 0.2%
Renter share
19.7% → 18.3%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
87.6% → 88.4%
+0.8 pts
Median age
47.9 → 48.5
+0.6 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $250,001 in 2021 to $250,001 more recently.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94022 covers Los Altos, CA. The median rent here is $7,559/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,540/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,190/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($250,001/yr), ZIP 94022 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 39.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 94022?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94022 (Los Altos, CA) is $7,559. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94022 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94022's median rent of $7,559/mo is $5,594 (285%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94022 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94022 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #8 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $7,559/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94022?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $302,000/year (~$145/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $7,559/mo in ZIP 94022. The local median household income is $250,001/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94022?

Rent in ZIP 94022 has increased 39.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94022 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94022 is considered moderate for renters. At $7,559/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($250,001/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94022 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 94022 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.3% of ZIP 94022 households are renters, while 81.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 94022 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 94022 compare to the rest of Los Altos?

ZIP 94022 is more affordable than Los Altos overall. At $7,559/mo, it's $433 below the Los Altos citywide median of $7,992/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94022 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94022 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $7,559/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 94022's median household income ($250,001/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94022 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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