Palo Alto

About the Area

The Birthplace of Silicon Valley

Palo Alto bridges the South Bay with the Peninsula. Stanford is at its doorstep, numerous companies call it home, and residential blocks have held their character for generations. Buyers here are securing addresses that have outperformed the broader Bay Area market for decades.

67,237
Total Population
$231K
Median Household Income
55%
Owner Occupied
82%
Bachelor's or Higher

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Available in Palo Alto

Current Listings, Curated for Serious Buyers

Market Snapshot

What the Numbers Say About Palo Alto

$2M+
Median Home Value
National median: $332,700
$3,484
Median Monthly Rent
National median: $1,413
$231K
Median Household Income
National median: $80,734

Ownership breakdown

55%Own 45%Rent
Area Feel
Affluent Urban Suburban Mix

Sources: Zillow and U.S. Census Bureau

Neighborhood Report Card

How Palo Alto Ranks

Independently scored based on federal data, resident reviews, and school performance.

A+
Public Schools
A+
Good for Families
A+
Weather
A+
Health & Fitness
A
Commute
A
Outdoor Activities
A-
Nightlife
A-
Jobs

Source: Niche.com

Residents & Lifestyle

Who Lives in Palo Alto

Age Distribution

18 and Under
22%
24 to 34
11%
35 to 44
13%
45 to 54
15%
55 to 64
14%
65 and up
20%

Education Levels

Master's+
55%
Bachelor's
27%
Some college
9%
High school
5%
Less than HS
3%

82 percent of Palo Alto adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, more than double the national rate of 36 percent. Over half of the city holds a master's degree or beyond, one of the highest rates in California.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Schools

Schools of Palo Alto

Palo Alto Unified School District consistently ranks among the top public districts in California. Families here often make purchase decisions around specific school zones, and homes inside preferred boundaries carry a premium.

01
Palo Alto High School
Public · Grades 9 to 12
A+
1,932 students
02
Henry M. Gunn High School
Public · Grades 9 to 12
A+
Palo Alto USD
03
JLS Middle School
Public · Grades 6 to 8
A+
Palo Alto USD
04
Greene Middle School
Public · Grades 6 to 8
A+
Palo Alto USD
05
Ellen Fletcher Middle School
Public · Grades 6 to 8
A+
573 students

Source: U.S. Department of Education

Recognition

What the Rankings Say

#7 of 300+
Best Suburbs to Live in the San Francisco Bay Area
#17 of 529
Best Suburbs to Live in California
#24 of 529
Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in California

Source: Niche.com

Home in Palo Alto

You may know Palo Alto for its startups, tech companies, and Stanford University, but there’s another side of the city that you discover by spending time here.

University Avenue is at the heart of it, filled with restaurants, shops, and a sense of energy that carries from day into night. I’ve experienced it firsthand through appointments, dinners, and time spent with friends and family.

Palo Alto is more than a destination. It’s a place to experience.

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