Profile for Los Gatos, California, CA

Los Gatos is in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains

Once a logging town

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 36. The number of murders and homicides was 1. The violent crime rate was 1.3 per 1,000 people.

Well-known residents have included:
· Ross MacDonald, mystery writer
· Juice Newton, singer

Coffee: National and regional coffee companies with outlets here include Peet's Coffee & Tea, Starbucks

Historic sites and museums: Forbes Mill Museum, Los Gatos Museum

Colleges and universities: Western Seminary-San Jose

Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was above the national average. (See library links below.)

Gays & lesbians
National index: 100
Local index: 102

Listed places near Los Gatos

Attractions (1)

Cemeteries (4)

Colleges (3)

Communities (7)

Hotels (26)

Libraries (11)

Museums (4)

Parks (6)

Wineries (1)

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• Santa Clara County data
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• Historical census records (Ancestry.com)

Sections below provide additional information and links about Los Gatos demographics, travel and tourism, nearby airports, cemeteries, the Santa Clara County economy, education, environment, genealogy, government, historic sites, San Jose area jobs, libraries, maps, museums, newspapers and other media, nonprofit groups, real estate, recreation, religion, transportation, and weather in the 95008 ZIP code.

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• Los Gatos town government
• Santa Clara County government

15% of Los Gatos residents report German ancestry, and 12% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Los Gatos ancestry & family history guide.

• Cemeteries in or near Los Gatos
• Cemeteries in Santa Clara County
• Genealogy page (CA GenWeb) for Santa Clara County
• Libraries in or near Los Gatos

Post a query on a message board:

• Santa Clara County Ancestry forum
• GenForum

Records & databases:

• Ancestry.com - CA data
• Birth, marriage & death records
• Cemetery records
• County history catalog
• Census records (historic)
• Court, land & probate records
• Death index
• Family & local history
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• Los Gatos area parks
• Wineries near Los Gatos

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• Cemeteries in Santa Clara County
• Cemetery record compendium
• California cemetery message boards
• National database of cemetery records
• Veteran grave locator

• Communities near Los Gatos
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• Communities in Santa Clara County

• Los Gatos business guide
• Better Business Bureau
• Business licenses
• Corporate records search

• Courts in California
• Local ordinances in California

• Crime in Santa Clara County
• Arrests in Santa Clara County

• Obituaries - search nearby newspapers
• Obituary database - Ancestry.com
• Charitable donations

• Local information on disability access
• Americans with Disabilities Act
• Independent living centers in California
• National Council on Independent Living

At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Los Gatos was $56,094, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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• Current labor force
• Wage estimates
• Santa Clara County economic census
• Santa Clara County economic summary
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• California economic data

59% of Los Gatos residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

• Colleges in or near Los Gatos
• Colleges in California
• Learning Disabilities Association in California
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• Movies playing in or near Los Gatos
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• Air pollution in Santa Clara County
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• Nature Conservancy projects in California
• Ozone status & air pollution - American Lung Association
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• Toxic chemical releases in Santa Clara County
• Water levels & streamflow conditions in California

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• California county fairs
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• Los Gatos items now on sale

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• Santa Clara County government
• California state government
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• Local historical societies in California
• State historical society

Historic districts in Los Gatos include Los Gatos Historic Commercial District ... View historic districts

• Historic sites in or near Los Gatos
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• California state archives
• National Historic Landmark search
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• Search the National Register for historic properties
• Post history questions in Santa Clara County genealogy forum

Median rent in Los Gatos, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $1,225.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $2,785.

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Libraries in Los Gatos include Los Gatos Public Library ... View libraries

• California library

• California statewide library catalog

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• Census map of Los Gatos area
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• Military bases in California
• American Legion post locator
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• Chambers of commerce in California
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Santa Clara County supported John Kerry in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Los Gatos political report.

• Santa Clara County Democratic party
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• Churches, other places of worship in or near Los Gatos
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Los Gatos restaurants taking online reservations include California Cafe - Los Gatos, Crimson, Forbes Mill Steakhouse, Los Gatos Brewing Company, Manresa - Los Gatos, Three Degrees - Los Gatos, Viva! Neighborhood Eatery of Los Gatos ... View restaurants

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The average commute time for Los Gatos workers is 27 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

A total of 2 fatal motor vehicle accidents occurred in Los Gatos between 2001 and 2003, according to reports gathered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

This is a rate of .7 fatal crashes per 10,000 population, which was lower than the national norm.

Hotels in Los Gatos include Garden Inn Hotel, Hotel Los Gatos, Los Gatos Lodge, Toll House Hotel.

• Los Gatos travel guide
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• California tourism bureau

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