Los Altos Hills, California
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| Los Altos Hills, California | |
|---|---|
| Name | Los Altos Hills |
| Settlement type | Town |
| Pushpin label | Los Altos Hills |
| Coordinates | 37, 22, 5, N... |
| Subdivision type | Country |
| Subdivision name | United States |
| Subdivision type1 | State |
| Subdivision name1 | California |
| Subdivision type2 | County |
| Subdivision name2 | Santa Clara |
| Established title | Incorporated |
| Established date | January 27, 1956 |
| Government type | Council–Manager |
| Leader title | Mayor |
| Leader name | Linda Swan |
| Leader title1 | Town Manager |
| Leader name1 | Carl Cahill |
| Unit pref | Imperial |
| Area total sq mi | 9.00 |
| Area land sq mi | 8.99 |
| Area water sq mi | 0.01 |
| Area water percent | 0.13 |
| Elevation ft | 331 |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Population total | 8495 |
| Population density sq mi | auto |
| Timezone | PST |
| Utc offset | -8 |
| Timezone DST | PDT |
| Utc offset DST | -7 |
| Postal code type | ZIP Code |
| Postal code | 94022, 94024 |
| Area code | 650 |
| Blank name | FIPS code |
| Blank info | 06-43276 |
| Blank1 name | GNIS feature ID |
| Blank1 info | 1659750, 2410879 |
| Website | www.losaltoshills.ca.gov |
Los Altos Hills, California. Los Altos Hills is an incorporated town in Santa Clara County, California, situated within the San Francisco Bay Area. Known for its expansive estates, rural character, and stringent land-use policies, it is one of the wealthiest communities in the United States. The town is adjacent to the cities of Los Altos and Palo Alto, and is home to a significant portion of the campus of Foothill College.
History
The area was originally inhabited by the Ohlone people before becoming part of the Rancho San Antonio land grant awarded to Luís María Peralta by the Spanish Empire. Following the California Gold Rush, the land was used primarily for agriculture and orchards. The modern community began to form in the early 20th century as a residential enclave, with incorporation as a town occurring on January 27, 1956, largely to preserve its low-density, equestrian-friendly character against annexation pressures from neighboring Los Altos. Key early figures included Edith A. Roberts and Russell V. Lee, who helped establish the Foothill College district.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 9.0 square miles, nearly all of it land. It lies in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, offering scenic views of the San Francisco Bay. The terrain is rolling and marked by numerous horse trails and preserved open spaces. Major geographic features include the Arastradero Preserve and proximity to the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve. The town is bordered by Interstate 280 to the west and Page Mill Road provides a key route to Stanford University and Palo Alto.
Demographics
The 2020 census recorded a population of 8,495. The town is notable for its extremely high socioeconomic indicators, with a median household income consistently among the highest in the nation. The racial makeup is predominantly White and Asian, with significant communities of residents with ancestry from India, China, and Iran. A large percentage of the adult population holds advanced degrees from institutions like Stanford University and the University of California, Berkeley, reflecting its proximity to Silicon Valley and the venture capital industry.
Government
Los Altos Hills operates under a council–manager form of government. The five-member Town Council is elected at-large, with the mayor selected from among the councilmembers. The town is part of California's 16th congressional district, represented in the U.S. House by Anna Eshoo, and in the California State Legislature by Josh Becker and Marc Berman. Key municipal services are provided through contracts with Santa Clara County and other agencies, with a strong focus on land-use planning and conservation enforced by the town's Planning Commission.
Education
Public education is provided by the Los Altos School District and the Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District, with students typically attending Bullis Charter School or Loyola Elementary School before progressing to Egan Junior High School and Los Altos High School. The town is also home to a large portion of the campus of Foothill College, a highly regarded community college. Several prestigious private institutions are nearby, including Menlo School, Castilleja School, and Stanford University. The town library is part of the Santa Clara County Library District.
Notable people
The town's residents have included numerous prominent figures from technology, academia, and the arts. Technology pioneers such as Steve Jobs and Gordon Moore have lived here, along with William Hewlett of Hewlett-Packard. Nobel laureates like K. Barry Sharpless and renowned venture capitalist John Doerr are residents. Other notable figures include filmmaker George Lucas (who previously owned the Skywalker Ranch property in town), Yahoo! co-founder Jerry Yang, and former United States Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara.
Category:Towns in California Category:Populated places in Santa Clara County, California Category:San Francisco Bay Area