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Palo Alto

The blend of business and residential areas anchored by a vibrant downtown defines Palo Alto’s unique character.

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.

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Car-Dependent
Walking Score
69
Bikeable
Bike Score
24
Minimal Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Race Against PH, Palo Alto Run Club, and Fit Theory.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Active 3.27 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Palo Alto Run Club Logo
Active 3.1 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Fit Theory Logo
Active 1.87 miles 24 reviews 5/5 stars
Yoga with Limor Logo
Active 2.14 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
PerformanceGaines Logo
Active 2.23 miles 32 reviews 5/5 stars
Maximum Fencing Club Logo
Active 1.59 miles 7 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

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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
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Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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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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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.
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Property Listings

For Sale
MLS® ML81963951

$29,880,000

1700 Waverley ST, PALO ALTO, CA 94301
5 Beds 6.5 Baths 7,178 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® ML81987991

$21,999,000

558-560 Waverley ST, PALO ALTO, CA 94301
11,243 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® ML81980402

$14,900,000

1826 Waverley ST, PALO ALTO, CA 94301
4 Beds 4 Baths 5,540 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® ML81923705

$14,388,000

535 Kingsley AVE, PALO ALTO, CA 94301
5 Beds 3.5 Baths 5,353 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® ML81987942

$14,280,000

543 Tennyson AVE, PALO ALTO, CA 94301
7 Beds 6.5 Baths 5,756 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® ML81977216

$11,900,000

1919 Webster ST, PALO ALTO, CA 94301
6 Beds 5 Baths 5,063 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® ML81976058

$8,998,000

660 COLERIDGE AVE, PALO ALTO, CA 94301
7 Beds 7.5 Baths 7,374 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® ML81987889

$8,000,000

4103 Old Trace RD, PALO ALTO, CA 94306
Pending
MLS® ML81945074

$7,995,000

1861 Waverley ST, PALO ALTO, CA 94301
5 Beds 6 Baths 4,850 Sq.Ft.
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