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Los Altos Hills

California · 8,419 residents (2025 est.) · 9.067 sq mi
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#14Most work-from-homeof 6,82644.3%#27Highest median household incomeof 6,818$250,001#29Most expensive homesof 6,786$2,000,001#33Most educatedof 6,82684.9%
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Los Altos Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 85% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $2,000,001. With a median age of 53.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
85% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,377
+6%since 2000
from 7,902 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
924 / sq mi
−1%since 2009
from 931 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
53.6
+15%since 2000
from 46.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,419 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Los Altos Hills
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.7%(307)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.3%(361)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.6%(470)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.8%(573)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.1%(340)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.3%(442)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447.8%(654)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.6%(1,226)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.9%(1,414)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415.6%(1,310)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8410.6%(884)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.7%(396)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $173,570 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$165,337
+78%since 2000
from $92,840 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
85.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.525
+4%since 2010
from 0.504 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information4.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,000,001 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,810 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
6.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.7%
+23.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.0
+75%since 2009
from 4.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
43
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(5,795)
Black0.5%(42)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(170)
Asian21%(1,660)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.2%(3,956)
Black0.3%(24)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(346)
Asian40.9%(3,427)
Other7.4%(624)
Diversity Score
75
+28%since 2009
from 59 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Argentine1.6%(130)
Mexican1.2%(97)
Dominican0.7%(60)
Spaniard0.3%(24)
Asian origin
Chinese20%(1,673)
Asian Indian9.9%(826)
Korean4.1%(343)
Taiwanese3.4%(288)
Japanese1.2%(102)
Filipino0.5%(39)
Vietnamese0.3%(24)
Thai0.2%(18)
Pakistani0.2%(16)
Singaporean0.1%(11)
Indonesian0.1%(7)
Pacific Islander origin
Tongan0.8%(68)
Fijian0.8%(68)
Chamorro0.6%(51)
Ancestry
English7.2%(606)
German7.2%(605)
Irish6.6%(554)
Italian2.1%(174)
French2%(167)
American2%(166)
Iranian1.6%(131)
Danish1.4%(121)
Scottish1.3%(111)
Russian1.2%(103)
British1.2%(100)
Swedish1.1%(90)
+ 25 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.9%(76)
Romanian0.9%(75)
Norwegian0.9%(73)
Hungarian0.8%(67)
Dutch0.6%(47)
Bulgarian0.5%(40)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(40)
Arab0.5%(39)
Croatian0.4%(34)
Swiss0.4%(32)
Belgian0.4%(31)
Ukrainian0.4%(31)
Israeli0.3%(26)
Czech0.3%(24)
Australian0.3%(23)
Lithuanian0.3%(21)
Finnish0.1%(12)
Brazilian0.1%(11)
Canadian0.1%(10)
Latvian0.1%(10)
Greek0.1%(9)
Austrian0.1%(8)
Welsh0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest Chinese population · Largest Asian Indian population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
84.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 96.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
54.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 41.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+99%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
48.4%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
44.3%
+33.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 48.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
82.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
34.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−46.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2012
from 7.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.3%
−95.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2017
from 98.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
60.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2016
from 63.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 3.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married22.8%(761)
Married69.9%(2,334)
Widowed1.2%(40)
Divorced6.1%(203)
Women 15+
Never married22%(858)
Married62.3%(2,430)
Widowed8.8%(343)
Divorced6.9%(270)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Los Altos Hills, California?

Los Altos Hills, California has about 8,377 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Los Altos Hills, California?

The typical household in Los Altos Hills, California earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Los Altos Hills, California expensive?

In Los Altos Hills, California, the median home is worth about $2,000,001, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Los Altos Hills, California?

About 84.9% of adults age 25 and over in Los Altos Hills, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Los Altos Hills, California?

About 7.3% of people in Los Altos Hills, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Los Altos Hills, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Los Altos Hills, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 863 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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