Palo Alto, CA
Living in Palo Alto
Bikeability92
Walkability71
Commute52
Public Transit67
Affordability1
Public Safety69
Airports83
Hospitals69
Colleges97
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools93
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
67kPopulation+4.1k (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
83%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
66%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian32%
Black2%
Caucasian55%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate4%
Some College11%
Bachelor's degree29%
Graduate degree54%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$158kMedian Household Income+$38k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K7%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more41%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector70%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance1%
Factory and transportation2%
Mgt, science, and arts79%
Sales and office11%
Service7%
Commute
Bicycle9%
Car, truck, or van69%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation6%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$2M+Median Home Value+$1M (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$2.5kMedian Monthly Rent+$896 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195925%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K<1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M12%
$1.5M to $1.99M12%
$2M or more67%
House Heating Type
Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas69%
Crime
Violent Crime in Palo Alto
United States45
California55
San Jose Metro Area37
Santa Clara County37
Property Crime in Palo Alto
United States48
California56
San Jose Metro Area48
Santa Clara County49
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (64%)(31%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton71%
Donald Trump22%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 53 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 56 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 58 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 55 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 50 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Palo Alto
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding27
Coastal Flooding5
Tsunami2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Palo Alto, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Palo Alto, CA
Cornerstone Learning Foundation
1 miles, SE
Bowman School
1 miles, E
School for Independent Learners
2 miles, E
Casa Dei Bambini School
2 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Palo Alto, CA
Stanford University
2 miles, NW
Palo Alto University
3 miles, SW
Sofia University
3 miles, NE
Menlo College
5 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Palo Alto, CA
Airports
Airports near Palo Alto, CA
San Francisco International Airport
20 miles, NW
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport
23 miles, N
Monterey Regional Airport
59 miles, S