Los Altos Hills, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Los Altos Hills, California
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Westwind Community Barn
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Location in Santa Clara County and the state of California
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 Los Altos Hills, California
Location in California
Los Altos Hills, California
Location in San Francisco Bay Area
Los Altos Hills, California
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| Country | United States | |
| State | California | |
| County | Santa Clara | |
| Incorporated | January 27, 1956 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 9.03 sq mi (23.38 km2) | |
| • Land | 9.03 sq mi (23.38 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% | |
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,489 | |
| • Density | 940.1/sq mi (363.09/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) | |
| ZIP codes |
94022, 94024
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| Area code(s) | 650 | |
| FIPS code | 06-43294 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1659746 | |
Los Altos Hills is a town in Santa Clara County, California. Its name means "The Heights" in Spanish. The town was officially formed on January 27, 1956. In 2020, about 8,489 people lived there. Los Altos Hills is known for its beautiful homes and expensive properties.
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Exploring Los Altos Hills
Los Altos Hills is located at 37°22′17″N 122°8′15″W / 37.37139°N 122.13750°W. It covers about 9 square miles (23 square kilometers) of land. The town is built among small hills.
Los Altos Hills has a natural, countryside feel. You can find many open spaces and parks here. Some popular spots include Rancho San Antonio and Westwind Barn.
The town is known for its very high home prices. In 2017, one of its ZIP codes was ranked the 3rd most expensive in the United States. In 2019, Los Altos Hills was named the fourth richest town in the country.
A Town for Homes, Not Shops
Los Altos Hills is special because it does not allow most businesses. This rule was confirmed by a court in 1973. The only places where you can buy things are a book store at Foothill College and a small gift shop at a monastery.
The town does not have its own post office or library. Mail is delivered from the nearby town of Los Altos.
The rules for building homes are also strict. Each house must be on a lot of at least one acre (about 4,000 square meters). This means there are no apartment buildings or many homes on one property. These rules help keep the town quiet and spread out.
The town gets its police and fire services from Santa Clara County. This means it works with the county for these important services.
Who Lives in Los Altos Hills?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 3,412 | — | |
| 1970 | 6,871 | 101.4% | |
| 1980 | 7,421 | 8.0% | |
| 1990 | 7,514 | 1.3% | |
| 2000 | 7,902 | 5.2% | |
| 2010 | 7,922 | 0.3% | |
| 2020 | 8,489 | 7.2% | |
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In 2010, Los Altos Hills had a population of 7,922 people. Most people lived in family homes. About 23% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age was about 50 years old.
The town is very diverse. In 2010, about 68% of residents were White, and 27% were Asian. People from other backgrounds also live here.
Los Altos Hills is known for its high incomes. In 2010, the average household income was over $219,000. This shows that many people living here have successful careers.
Learning in Los Altos Hills
Los Altos Hills has several schools for its young residents. The town is served by two school districts: the Palo Alto Unified School District and the Los Altos School District.
- The Los Altos School District reopened Gardner Bullis School in 2008. This is a public elementary school for students from kindergarten to 6th grade.
- Ventana School is a private school for pre-school and elementary students.
- Pinewood School is a private school that teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. Its Upper Campus, for grades 7-12, is located in Los Altos Hills.
Foothill College is also located in Los Altos Hills. This is a community college that offers many different courses for students after high school.
Famous People from Los Altos Hills
Many well-known people have lived in Los Altos Hills. Here are a few:
- Sergey Brin, who helped start Google.
- John T. Chambers, a former leader of Cisco Systems.
- Jensen Huang, the founder and CEO of Nvidia.
- David Packard, who co-founded Hewlett-Packard.
- Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google and Alphabet Inc.
- Jerry Yang, who co-founded Yahoo! Inc.
- Jed York, the CEO of the San Francisco 49ers football team.
Images for kids
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David Packard's home and apricot orchard in winter. The hills of Los Altos Hills are typically green in winter, brown in summer.
See Also
In Spanish: Los Altos Hills para niños
