Median Age
53 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
31%
Los Altos Hills
Los Altos Hills, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,866
Population
7,750
Renter Mix
11% Rent
One of the nation’s most upscale communities within Silicon Valley is a rural oasis
Upscale
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Quiet
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Elegant
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Outdoors
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Great Location
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Home to some of Silicon Valley’s biggest movers and shakers, Los Altos is one of the most upscale towns in California and the nation. Tucked within rolling hills with gorgeous views of Silicon Valley, Los Altos Hills boast massive estates, elegant mansions, modern apartments, and posh condos available for rent. To maintain its rural feel, each new home is required to have at least one acre of land. Surrounded by golf clubs, nature preserves, parks, and more, Los Altos Hills is perfect for nature lovers. Apart from housing Foothill College, Los Altos Hills is entirely residential. Thankfully, residents don’t have to go far for shopping, dining, or entertainment since the town is convenient to several other cities such as Los Altos, Mountain View, Santa Clara, and San Francisco. Interstate 280 makes traveling throughout the Bay Area a breeze.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$249,855
Average: $238,178
Education
5,073
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,606
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Los Altos Hills has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
11%
Non-Renters
89%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
64%
Other Education
36%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Los Altos Hills, CA is $2,866 for one bedroom, $4,256 for two bedrooms, and $5,974 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Los Altos Hills has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,866/month
750 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Los Altos Hills, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
313 Students
Gardner Bullis Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
313 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Foothill College Observatory
- Redwood Grove
- Esther Clark Nature Preserve
- Byrne Preserve
- Hidden Villa
Airports
- Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
- San Francisco International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.