Lexington Hills, California
Lexington Hills is a community of 2,692 people in Santa Clara County, California.
Why visit Lexington Hills
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 3 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Beehive Peak, Mount Van Lone, Holy City and Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 40°F.
Weather in Lexington Hills
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lexington Hills
Lexington Hills is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Santa Clara County, California, United States. The population was 2,492 at the 2020 census. The area is located in the Santa Cruz Mountains, about five miles south of Los Gatos and about 14 miles (23 km) north of Santa Cruz. Lexington Hills is the name assigned by the United States Census Bureau to the area, which actually comprises several small communities, including Redwood Estates, Holy City, Chemeketa Park, and Aldercroft Heights.
From the Wikipedia article Lexington Hills, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks8
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes3
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship1
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Healthcare1
Map of Lexington Hills
33 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 40°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 41°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 43°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 45°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 49°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 52°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 56°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 56°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 54°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 49°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 43°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 40°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Los Gatos (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Santa Clara County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-08-22: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-08-21: Scu Ligtning Complex Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Los Gatos 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Scotts Valley 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Cambrian Park 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Saratoga 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Brookdale 8 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Campbell 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Soquel 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Cupertino 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Live Oak 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- San Jose 13 mi northeast, about 22 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Albino Redwood Tree, George Bruder, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Albino Redwood closeup, George Bruder, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Octoglena bivirgata Santa Cruz county, Sam McNally, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ocotglena birvirgata with nickel, Sam McNally, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Abandoned garage of an old mansion, Sparklepyre, CC BY-SA 4.0
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