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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Los Altos Hills

California · 7,514 residents · 9.067 sq mi
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Los Altos Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,851. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $500,001. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 224% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 33.0
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,514
−5%vs 2000
vs 7,902 in 2000
1990 – 2025
829 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 872 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
44.2
−5%vs 2000
vs 46.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Los Altos Hills
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$115,851
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $173,570 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$62,223
−33%vs 2000
vs $92,840 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.3%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$500,001
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,000,001 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$1,001
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,810 in 2000
US average: $450
94.2%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.9% in 2000
5.8% rent
4.3
−25%vs 2000
vs 5.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score47.7%(3,766)
1990
White, non-Hispanic84%(6,310)
Black0.2%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(133)
Asian15.5%(1,167)
Other0.3%(19)
Diversity Score36.9%(2,776)
37
−23%vs 2000
vs 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

68.8%
−9.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
97.4%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 96.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
37.5%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 41.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.0 min
+63%vs 2000
vs 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Los Altos Hills, California?

Los Altos Hills, California has about 7,514 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Los Altos Hills, California earns about $115,851 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 $500,001, and the typical rent is about $1,001 a month.

How educated are people in Los Altos Hills, California?

About 68.8% 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 2.3% of people in Los Altos Hills, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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