Los Altos Hills incorporated in 1956 to preserve “the rural atmosphere of the foothills,” and the town’s tough zoning regulations have helped it maintain a low-density, small-town environment. Browse our selection of Los Altos Hills homes for sale.
There are no commercial businesses other than a bookstore at Foothill College in the town of 8,300. Parcels must be at least one acre in size, with just one primary residence per parcel under the town’s municipal code. Los Altos Hills remains one of Silicon Valley’s most affluent communities, with a median household income of $206,000, according to United States Census Bureau data. Some 23 percent of the population is 65 or older, and 85 percent of residents 25 or older hold at least a bachelor’s degree. In 2014, Forbes ranked Los Altos Hills as No. 45 on its list of America’s Most Expensive ZIP Codes, with a median home price of $2,896,103.
The town boasts an 85-mile system of pathways and trails for strollers, joggers, bicyclists, and equestrians. In 2005, Los Altos Hills remodeled its Town Hall and installed solar panels. The town includes “solar monitor” information, which updates every 15 minutes, on its website. Los Altos Hills operates the Westwind Community Barn, a historic property for stabling horses and equestrian training. The annual Los Altos Hills Hoedown takes place at the barn.
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20,069 people live in Los Altos Hills, where the median age is 47.9 and the average individual income is $135,923. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Los Altos Hills has 7,263 households, with an average household size of 2.73. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Los Altos Hills do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 20,069 people call Los Altos Hills home. The population density is 1,134.55 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Los Altos Hills, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Madsen, California Chocolate Fountains, and JG Academy - Los Altos.
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| Dining | 2.06 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$$ | 4.96 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.44 miles | 53 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.84 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.38 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.45 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.79 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.66 miles | 17 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.16 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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