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Los Altos Hills

California · 7,922 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 $219,485. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $1,000,001. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 261% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,922
Unchangedsince 2000
from 7,902 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
874 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 872 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.2
+7%since 2000
from 46.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Los Altos Hills
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$219,485
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $173,570 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$118,779
+28%since 2000
from $92,840 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
86.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.504
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8%
US avg: 7%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,000,001 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,810 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.5%
−36.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
8.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
−21%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(5,239)
Black0.5%(37)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(213)
Asian26.6%(2,108)
Other1.6%(128)
Diversity Score58.1%(4,600)
Diversity Score
58
+22%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
82.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 96.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
50.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 41.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+56%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
80.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
48.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
28.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Los Altos Hills, California?

Los Altos Hills, California has about 7,922 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Los Altos Hills, California earns about $219,485 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 $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Los Altos Hills, California?

About 82.2% 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 2.6% 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 408 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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