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Los Altos Hills, CA

Los Altos Hills is a walkable suburb of the San area, known for family-friendly neighborhoods and easy access to jobs.

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Population
54,915
-0.44% YoY
Median rent
$5,775/mo
Median home
$1375k
Sunny days/yr
254
School rating
7.6/10
Walk score
67/100

Demographics

Historic trends & YoY changes

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Diversity index: 61.1/100

Job market

Median income$114,827
Unemployment3.8%
Job growth (yoy)3.6%

Top industries

TechMediaBiotechTourism

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Walk & schools

School Rating

7.6/10

Based on public school performance, graduation rates, and college readiness.

Walk score67/100
Transit score36/100
Bike score39/100

Walk, Transit & Bike scores out of 100 (higher = more accessible). School rating out of 10.

Climate

Sun days scaled ÷10 for readability.

Safety

Violent crime index1.7
Property crime index18.1

Lower is safer (US avg ≈ 22 violent / 35 property).

Cost of living

COL index167.1

100 = US national average. Above average.

Best time to visit

Prime months

Apr–May–Jun, Sep–Oct

Shoulder
Jul, Mar
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Aug (heat)
Sun
Plenty of sun
Rain
Moderate rainfall

Summers average 83°F, winters 49°F. moderate rainfall; plenty of sun.

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