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Introduction to Los Altos Hills, California
Los Altos Hills, California, in Santa Clara county, is 3 miles W of Mountain View, California (center to center) and 13 miles W of San Jose, California. There are an estimated 7,902 people in the town.
Los Altos Hills History
Los Altos Hills is a town in the Santa Clara County, which was founded in 1850. The first known residents of the area were the Ohlone Indians. "Los Altos Hills" was derived from the Spanish word for "the heights". The land where the town is located was previously part of Rancho la Purissima Concepcion which was granted to Jose Gorgonio in 1840. The Los Altos Hills was incorporated as a town on January 27, 1956.
Los Altos Hills and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Los Altos Hills
Los Altos Hills offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities. There are many parks in the area which include Big Basin Redwoods State Park, Sunnyvale Baylands Park, Coyote Hills Regional Park, and Burleigh Murray Ranch State Park. Those interested in history should visit the local museums like Hiller Aviation Museum, Coyote Point Museum for Environmental Education, and San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles. Tourists can also visit the Ardenwood Historic Farm.
Los Altos Hills Transportation
Flights can be obtained from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Los Altos Hills Higher Education
Higher education can be pursued at Foothill College, De Anza College, and Stanford University.
Los Altos Hills strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):
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| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
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