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Hidden Hills, California

Coordinates: 34°10′3″N 118°39′39″W / 34.16750°N 118.66083°W / 34.16750; -118.66083
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Hidden Hills, California
General law city[1]
Gate to Hidden Hills
Gate to Hidden Hills
Official seal of Hidden Hills, California
Seal
Location of Hidden Hills in Los Angeles County, California
Location of Hidden Hills in Los Angeles County, California
Hidden Hills, California is located in the United States
Hidden Hills, California
Hidden Hills, California
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 34°10′3″N 118°39′39″W / 34.16750°N 118.66083°W / 34.16750; -118.66083
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountyLos Angeles
IncorporatedOctober 19, 1961[2]
Government
 • MayorEniko Gold [3]
 • Mayor Pro TemLarry G. Weber
 • City CouncilLaura McCorkindale
Joe Loggia
 • City ManagerMarcella Marlowe
Area
[4]
 • Total1.69 sq mi (4.38 km2)
 • Land1.69 sq mi (4.38 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Population
 (2020)[5]
 • Total1,725
 • Density1,000/sq mi (390/km2)
Time zonePacific
 • Summer (DST)PDT
ZIP code
91302
Area codes818
FIPS code06-33518
Websitehiddenhillscity.org

Hidden Hills, California, is a unique city nestled in the rolling foothills of the western San Fernando Valley, within the Santa Monica Mountains[6] region of Los Angeles County, California. Adjacent to the cities of Los Angeles and Calabasas, Hidden Hills is home to approximately 2,107 residents as of 2022. Known for its rustic charm and close-knit equestrian community, Hidden Hills blends the allure of quiet, small-town life with a touch of sophistication. Here, modern luxury coexists with the tranquility of a countryside retreat, creating an exclusive yet down-to-earth atmosphere.

This gated community offers a weekly farmers market, scenic horseback trails, and an emphasis on neighborly connections. Its high-profile residents enjoy the privacy afforded by Hidden Hills' guard-gated entry, while everyone finds solace in its peaceful beauty. The preserved rural ambiance of Hidden Hills makes it a cherished gem of Los Angeles County and a beautiful example of Southern California’s small-town charm at its finest.

History

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The earliest inhabitants of the area were Chumash people.[7]

The community was designed and developed in the 1950s by A. E. Hanson, a Southern California landscape architect and planned community developer.[8][9] His earlier projects included Rolling Hills[10] and Palos Verdes Estates, and the 1920s Beverly Hills Harold Lloyd Estate "Greenacres".

Vanity Fair described the city in 2017:

[W]ith its absence of sidewalks and streetlights, copious "Horses & children at play" signage, and abundant 2-acre lots surrounded by white three-rail fences, Hidden Hills exudes a certain rough-around-the-edges charm.[11]

Originally conceived of as a "rustic retreat" from LA, it is now described as the "glitzy epicenter of Nouveau Hollywood"[12] and an "uber-elite enclave".[13]


Geography

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It is a gated residential community with a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.4 km2), all land.

Hidden Hills is in the southern Simi Hills Transverse range near the Santa Monica Mountains on the western edge of San Fernando Valley, near the border with neighboring Ventura County.[14]

Hidden Hills is bordered on the north by the nature reserve and greenbelt of the Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve, a park with miles of equestrian, hiking, and mountain biking trails. Nearby to the south, is the pioneer Leonis Adobe National Historic Landmark, with gardens and a historical museum. The city lies just north of U.S. Route 101, also called the Ventura Freeway.

Climate

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Climate data for Hidden Hills, California
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 66
(19) 		68
(20) 		70
(21) 		75
(24) 		79
(26) 		85
(29) 		92
(33) 		93
(34) 		89
(32) 		82
(28) 		73
(23) 		67
(19) 		78
(26)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 42
(6) 		43
(6) 		44
(7) 		46
(8) 		50
(10) 		54
(12) 		57
(14) 		58
(14) 		56
(13) 		51
(11) 		44
(7) 		41
(5) 		49
(9)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 5.59
(142) 		5.56
(141) 		4.69
(119) 		1.12
(28) 		0.31
(7.9) 		0.07
(1.8) 		0.02
(0.51) 		0.16
(4.1) 		0.29
(7.4) 		0.63
(16) 		1.89
(48) 		3.12
(79) 		23.45
(596)
Source: [15]

Demographics

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2020

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The 2020 United States Census reported Hidden Hills had a population of 1,725.[16] The racial makeup of Hidden Hills was 1,421 (82.4%) white, 75 (4.3%) Asian, 33 (1.9%) Black or African American, 3 (0.2%) American Indian and Alaska Native, 0 (0%) Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, 56 (3.2%) some other race, and 137 (7.9%) people were of two or more races.[16]

Including all responses for people of two or more races, 1,542 (89.4%) were white alone or in combination with one or more other races, 111 (6.4%) were Asian alone or in combination with one or more other races, 59 (3.4%) were Black or African American alone or in combination, 13 (0.8%) were American Indian and Alaska Native alone or in combination, 12 (0.7%) were Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander alone or in combination, and 133 (7.7%) were some other race alone or in combination with one or more other races.[16]

117 (6.8%) were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[16]

The census reported that Hidden Hills had 635 housing units. Of these, 593 (93.4%) were occupied. 536 (90.4%) of the occupied units were owner-occupied and 57 (9.6%) were renter-occupied. Of the vacant units, 2 (0.3% of total) were for rent, 11 (1.7%) were for sale only, 7 (1.1%) were sold but not occupied, 9 (1.4%) were for seasonal, recreational, or occasional use, and 13 (2.0%) were otherwise vacant. [16]

Mapping L.A.

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According to Mapping L.A., Russian and English were the most common ancestries in 2000. Mexico and Canada were the most common foreign places of birth.[17]

Arts and culture

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The city has a summer camp for children, community and children's theatre programs, annual parades, carnivals, parties, welcome wagon, snow days,[clarification needed] and weekly community-wide barbecues during the summer.

Government

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In the California State Legislature, Hidden Hills is located within the 24th Senate District, represented by Democrat Ben Allen, and in the 42nd Assembly District, represented by Democrat Jacqui Irwin.[18]

In the United States House of Representatives, Hidden Hills is located within California's 32nd congressional district, represented by Democrat Brad Sherman.[19][20]

Hidden Hills has traditionally been won by Republican candidates for public office.[21][22] However, the 2016 United States presidential election represented a substantial swing toward the Democratic Party in Hidden Hills, with Hillary Clinton carrying the town.[21][23]

In California's 2006 gubernatorial election, incumbent Republican Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger received more than 72% of votes cast, while his Democratic opponent, Phil Angelides, received approximately 25%.[24]

In the 2012 United States presidential election, the Republican candidate, Governor Mitt Romney of Massachusetts received 54.5% of votes cast, compared to the incumbent Democratic President Barack Obama who received 44.4% of votes cast.[21][25][26]

Education

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The one public school in Hidden Hills, Round Meadow Elementary, scored 902 in the 2013 Academic Performance Index.[12]

Infrastructure

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The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) operates the Malibu/Lost Hills Station in Calabasas, serving Hidden Hills.[27][28]

The Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) handles fire service calls for Hidden Hills.

Notable people

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The city was the setting of a short-lived NBC sitcom Hidden Hills, which aired in 2002–2003.

See also

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References

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