How one of the Bay Area's most boring towns became the center of streaming
Los Gatos, a small town in the Bay Area, has unexpectedly become a pivotal location for the streaming industry, primarily due to Netflix's founding there. The town's serene environment contrasts sharply with the bustling tech hubs of Silicon Valley. Despite its sleepy vibe, Los Gatos has played a crucial role in shaping modern entertainment through its connection to major streaming platforms.
- ▪Los Gatos is home to Netflix, which has transformed the entertainment landscape with 300 million subscribers worldwide.
- ▪The town was chosen as Netflix's headquarters due to its proximity to tech talent while avoiding long commutes.
- ▪Los Gatos has a median household income of nearly $218,000, making it a wealthy suburb for tech employees.
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| Original publisher | Sfstandard |
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| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 09:14:41 +0000 |
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BusinessHow one of the Bay Area’s most boring towns became the center of streamingNetflix cofounder Reed Hastings didn’t want a long commute. The rest is history.Los Gatos, a town of 33,000 in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, has played a critical role in shaping what people watch and how. | Source: Morgan Ellis/The StandardBusinessHow one of the Bay Area’s most boring towns became the center of streamingNetflix cofounder Reed Hastings didn’t want a long commute. The rest is history.By Janko RöttgersPublished May 24, 2026at6:00amShareShareCopy linkto this articleEmailTwitter (opens in new tab)Bluesky (opens in new tab)Facebook (opens in new tab)LinkedIn (opens in new tab)Telegram (opens in new tab)WhatsApp (opens in new tab)Reddit (opens in new tab)Close share menuThere are $0…
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