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Los Altos Hills

California · 8,489 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 $250,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 88% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $2,000,001. With a median age of 51.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 218% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
88% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,489
+7%since 2000
from 7,902 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
936 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 872 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.7
+11%since 2000
from 46.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Los Altos Hills
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $173,570 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$152,948
+65%since 2000
from $92,840 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
87.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services11.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing7.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food7.3%
US avg: 2%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information2.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,000,001 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,946
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,810 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
10.3% rent
Afford Score
8.0
+39%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.8%(4,738)
Black0.3%(22)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(334)
Asian33.7%(2,859)
Other3.3%(282)
Diversity Score68.2%(5,789)
Diversity Score
68
+43%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
87.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 96.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
57.1%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 41.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+90%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2011
from 48.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
80.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
36.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.4%
−94.9 ptssince 2013
from 95.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Los Altos Hills, California?

Los Altos Hills, California has about 8,489 residents according to the 2020 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 $2,946 a month.

How educated are people in Los Altos Hills, California?

About 87.6% 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 3.0% 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 975 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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