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Los Altos Hills, CA


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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. The town is conveniently located inside the San Jose metropolitan area. There are an estimated 7,902 people in Los Altos Hills.

The People and Families of Los Altos Hills

In Los Altos Hills, about 72% of adults are married. Many folks in Los Altos Hills are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the town, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Los Altos Hills had a median family income of $181,865. Los Altos Hills has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Los Altos Hills living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Los Altos Hills. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the town, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($152,800) in Los Altos Hills. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Los Altos Hills.

Los Altos Hills Housing

Approximately 93% of housing in Los Altos Hills is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the town, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Los Altos Hills, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Los Altos Hills strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyLos Altos Hills Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyLos Altos Hills College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyLos Altos Hills Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyLos Altos Hills Well-Paid Single Women
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyLos Altos Hills Low Violent Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyLos Altos Hills People in Middle Class or Better
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyLos Altos Hills Low Property Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 9%Los Altos Hills Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Los Altos Hills, CA

Comparing Los Altos Hills to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Male Share of the Population86
Racial Diversity83
Senior Citizens89
Female Share of the Population35
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size96

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use64
Walking and Biking to Work52
Short Commute Times47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Housing Recently Built65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Property Taxes11
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime1010

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