Los Altos, CA

Homes in 94024: what they're like and what they need

A plain-English report on the 8,447 homes in ZIP 94024, from public Census and city data, with the repairs and upgrades homes like these usually need.

1962

Typical home built

78%

Built before 1980

82%

Heat with gas

87%

Owner-occupied

What homes in 94024 usually need

Electrical panel check before an EV charger or heat pump

78% of homes here were built before 1980, when panels were often sized for much less load. Check yours before adding big electric items.

Gas furnace to heat pump

82% of homes in 94024 heat with gas. A heat pump replaces the furnace and adds AC, and Bay Area rebates often cover a large share.

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 76% 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

46% 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 1963. 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 94024 were built

2020 or later3%
2010s4%
2000s5%
1990s5%
1980s4%
1970s13%
1960s19%
1950s39%
1940s5%
1939 or earlier1%

95% are detached houses. 17% heat with electricity. Median owner-reported value: $2,000,000+.

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Questions about homes in 94024

How old are the homes in 94024?
Half of the 8,447 homes in 94024 (Los Altos) were built before 1962, so the typical home is about 64 years old. 78% were built before 1980 and 12% since 2000.
How do homes in 94024 heat?
82% heat with gas and 17% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.
Are most homes in 94024 owned or rented?
87% are lived in by their owners and 13% are rented. 95% are detached single-family houses.
What is the median home value in 94024?
The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 94024 is $2,000,000+ (2020-2024 average).

For local pros: trades that fit 94024

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

  • Gutters #1
  • Solar #1
  • Heating & AC #1
  • Electrical #1
  • Plumbing #1
  • Water Damage & Mold #1
  • Painting #1
  • Drywall & Plaster #1

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Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for ZIP code tabulation area 94024 (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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