Los Altos, CA

Homes in 94022: what they're like and what they need

A plain-English report on the 8,144 homes in ZIP 94022, from public Census and city data, with the repairs and upgrades homes like these usually need.

1972

Typical home built

60%

Built before 1980

72%

Heat with gas

82%

Owner-occupied

What homes in 94022 usually need

Gas furnace to heat pump

72% of homes in 94022 heat with gas. A heat pump replaces the furnace and adds AC, and Bay Area rebates often cover a large share.

Electrical panel check before an EV charger or heat pump

60% of homes here were built before 1980, when panels were often sized for much less load. Check yours before adding big electric items.

Earthquake bolting and bracing

Houses built before 1980 on raised foundations are the ones California's Earthquake Brace + Bolt program offers grants for. Check whether your home qualifies.

Lead-safe painting and remodeling

About 57% of homes here are older than 1978. Painters and remodelers working on them must follow EPA lead-safe rules (RRP certification).

Older pipes and sewer lines

28% of homes here are from the 1950s or earlier, when galvanized supply pipes and clay or cast-iron sewer lines were common. A camera inspection of the sewer line is cheap insurance.

Roof and gutters before the rains

Half the homes here were built before 1973. Most roofs last 20-30 years, so many are on their second or third. Clean gutters and a roof check before winter storms prevent most leaks.

When homes in 94022 were built

2020 or later2%
2010s11%
2000s9%
1990s8%
1980s10%
1970s13%
1960s19%
1950s17%
1940s6%
1939 or earlier5%

78% are detached houses. 25% heat with electricity. Median owner-reported value: $2,000,000+.

Rebates for 94022 homes

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Permits in Los Altos

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Questions about homes in 94022

How old are the homes in 94022?
Half of the 8,144 homes in 94022 (Los Altos) were built before 1972, so the typical home is about 54 years old. 60% were built before 1980 and 22% since 2000.
How do homes in 94022 heat?
72% heat with gas and 25% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.
Are most homes in 94022 owned or rented?
82% are lived in by their owners and 18% are rented. 78% are detached single-family houses.
What is the median home value in 94022?
The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 94022 is $2,000,000+ (2020-2024 average).

For local pros: trades that fit 94022

Compared with the other 68 ZIPs SVHN serves, homes here are among the best fits for:

  • Gutters #5
  • Solar #5
  • Heating & AC #5
  • Pest Control #5
  • Windows & Doors #5
  • General Contractors #5
  • Pools & Spas #5
  • Pressure Washing #5

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Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for ZIP code tabulation area 94022 (estimates, via Census Reporter). "What homes usually need" is general guidance based on home age and heating type, not an inspection of any home.

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