Palo Alto

Welcome to Palo Alto

The blend of business and residential areas anchored by a vibrant downtown defines Palo Alto’s unique character. At the same time, Palo Alto, known as the “Birthplace of the Silicon Valley,” is recognized worldwide as a leader in cutting-edge technological development. Proximity to Stanford University with its cultural and educational offerings add to the vibrancy, innate charm, and beauty of Palo Alto. Distinctive in every way, Palo Alto, with a population of approximately 59,000 residents, offers its business community a diverse and exciting environment in which to work and live.

Palo Alto is home to numerous company headquarters for world-class technology companies, such as Hewlett-Packard, VMWare, and SAP. Many of these firms are located in the renowned Stanford Research Park on Page Mill Road, and many of the local giant technology firms (e.g. Google and Facebook) started in the park but relocated due to space constraints. Google has only recently re-established a presence in the park to get a foothold back in Palo Alto. The research park is credited with creating an ecosystem where companies can grow and have close access to local law firms and access to venture capital from the firms on Sand Hill Road.

Residents moving to Palo Alto are often trying to access the incredible public school system and provide their children with an experience that combines excellent teachers and low student-teacher ratios. The schools in the Palo Alto Unified School District are consistently ranked as the top in the State, and local Gunn and Palo Alto High often appear in national rankings for the quality of their education and admittance rates to top universities. For parents looking for private schools, there are numerous options available; some that offer bilingual immersion opportunities, some that are focused on the whole child, and some that are strictly focused on college preparation.

Palo Alto to the North of Oregon Expressway has primarily older Craftsman and California Colonial homes that date back to the late 1900's. South of Oregon Expressway, homes were built in the 1950's and 1960's and include ranch style homes along with Eichler or Eichler-like homes. The areas to the North and closer to the downtown typically command premium pricing, and the overall cost of housing in the entire city is some of the highest in the State on a per square foot basis.

There are three zip codes that serve the majority of the residences in Palo Alto: 94301, 94303 and 94306. The 94301 zip code is shared with East Palo Alto, but East Palo Alto is a separate city.

Overview for Palo Alto, CA

68,624 people live in Palo Alto, where the median age is 41.8 and the average individual income is $105,070. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

68,624

Total Population

41.8 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$105,070

Average individual Income

Around Palo Alto, CA

There's plenty to do around Palo Alto, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

19

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

67

Bikeable

Bike Score

24

Minimal Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including T2 Muay Thai, Persian Dancing with Shadan, and Manjiri Subhash.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the T2 Muay Thai page on Yelp Search 1954 Old Middlefield Way on Google Maps	Active	3.19 miles	25 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Persian Dancing with Shadan page on Yelp	Active	4.17 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Manjiri Subhash page on Yelp	Active	3.53 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Stephanie Stafford page on Yelp Search 1235 Pear Ave on Google Maps	Active	4 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Ebuilt Fitness page on Yelp Search 1398 W El Camino Real on Google Maps	Active	2.96 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Light Soccer Camp page on Yelp	Active	1.84 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Andy Harader Tennis Camp page on Yelp	Active	2.72 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the ISC Fitness Lifestyles page on Yelp Search 716 San Antonio Rd on Google Maps	Active	2.66 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the ShiraOne Fitness page on Yelp	Active	4.17 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the JY Fitness page on Yelp Search 299 California Ave on Google Maps	Active	2.18 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Ruby Suozzi - Hairstylist page on Yelp Search 100 West El Camino Real on Google Maps	Beauty	3.03 miles	19 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Hair By Shannon Sandlin page on Yelp Search 1030 Curtis St on Google Maps	Beauty	4.44 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Hair By Nazy page on Yelp Search 453 California Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	2.07 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Palo Alto, CA

Population Households Employment

Palo Alto has 26,007 households, with an average household size of 2.62. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Palo Alto do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 68,624 people call Palo Alto home. The population density is 2,853.26 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

68,624

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

41.8

Median Age

48.41 / 51.59%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

26,007

Total Households

2.62

Average Household Size

$105,070

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Palo Alto, CA

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Primary Schools ()

Middle Schools ()

High Schools ()

Mixed Schools ()

The following schools are within or nearby Palo Alto. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Type

Name

Welcome to Palo Alto

Overview for Palo Alto, CA

68,624

41.8 years

High

$105,070

Around Palo Alto, CA

19

Car-Dependent

67

Bikeable

24

Minimal Transit

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Palo Alto, CA

68,624

High

41.8

48.41 / 51.59%

26,007

2.62

$105,070

Schools in Palo Alto, CA

Property Listings

$14,888,000

$14,388,000

$13,900,000

$12,500,000

$11,988,000

$9,988,000

$9,880,000

$9,580,000

$8,498,000

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Palo Alto

Welcome to Palo Alto

Overview for Palo Alto, CA

68,624

41.8 years

High

$105,070

Around Palo Alto, CA

19

Car-Dependent

67

Bikeable

24

Minimal Transit

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Palo Alto, CA

68,624

High

41.8

48.41 / 51.59%

26,007

2.62

$105,070

Schools in Palo Alto, CA

Property Listings

$14,888,000

$14,388,000

$13,900,000

$12,500,000

$11,988,000

$9,988,000

$9,880,000

$9,580,000

$8,498,000

Similar Neighborhoods

San Jose

Sunnyvale

Santa Clara

San Carlos

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