Palo Alto

Palo Alto

Recognized worldwide as a leader in cutting-edge technological development.

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 adds 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 1900s. South of Oregon Expressway, homes were built in the 1950s and 1960s 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 94306 zip code is shared with East Palo Alto, but East Palo Alto is a separate city. Below is the historical market data for the city separated by zip code.
 
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Overview for Palo Alto, CA

17,470 people live in Palo Alto, where the median age is 44.6 and the average individual income is $114,777. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

17,470

Total Population

44.6 years

Median Age

High

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

$114,777

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.

64
Somewhat Walkable
Walking Score
87
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
43
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Manjiri Subhash, Asobi Sport Family Fitness, and Body Matrix Personal Training.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Manjiri Subhash Logo
Active 0.44 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Asobi Sport Family Fitness Logo
Active 0.44 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Body Matrix Personal Training Logo
Active 1.84 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Kuk Sool Won Martial Arts Of redwood City Logo
Active 4.95 miles 23 reviews 5/5 stars
Maximum Fencing Club Logo
Active 3.5 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Rita Keleta Hair Design - Albert Anhar Salon Logo
Beauty 0.69 miles 20 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Palo Alto, CA

Population Households Employment

Palo Alto has 7,102 households, with an average household size of 2.42. 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. 17,470 people call Palo Alto home. The population density is 7,364.62 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

17,470

Total Population

High

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

44.6

Median Age

47.79 / 52.21%

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
7,102

Total Households

2.42

Average Household Size

$114,777

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
Category
Grades
School rating
Addison Elementary
650 Addison Ave., Palo Alto, CA, 94301
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Walter Hays Elementary
1525 Midfield Rd., Palo Alto, CA, 94301
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
St Elizabeth Seton School
1095 Channing Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94301
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Tru School
1295 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA, 94301
PRIVATE
K - 5th
No rating available

PROPERTY LISTINGS

For Sale
MLS® ML81927084

$4,998,000

127 Lytton Avenue, PALO ALTO, CA 94301
4,650 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® ML81943524

$4,788,000

4248 Los Palos Place, PALO ALTO, CA 94306
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,380 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® ML81947367

$4,700,000

195 N California Avenue, PALO ALTO, CA 94301
5 Beds 3.5 Baths 1,993 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® ML81948766

$4,588,888

1959 Emerson Street, PALO ALTO, CA 94301
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,501 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® ML81931736

$4,498,000

470 Ruthven Avenue, PALO ALTO, CA 94301
4 Beds 3.5 Baths 2,617 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® ML81944729

$4,338,000

3880 El Centro Street, PALO ALTO, CA 94306
5 Beds 3 Baths 2,281 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® ML81946159

$4,250,000

333 Kellogg Avenue, PALO ALTO, CA 94301
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,386 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® ML81933196

$4,188,000

121 Park Avenue, PALO ALTO, CA 94306
5 Beds 4.5 Baths 3,183 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® ML81927474

$4,000,000

148 Kingsley Avenue, PALO ALTO, CA 94301
7 Beds 7 Baths 5,503 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® ML81939004

$3,998,800

2613 Elmdale Place, PALO ALTO, CA 94303
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,521 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® ML81937194

$3,598,000

2060 Birch Street, PALO ALTO, CA 94306
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,167 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® ML81948771

$3,488,000

1443 Pitman Avenue, PALO ALTO, CA 94301
4 Beds 2 Baths 1,818 Sq.Ft.

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