Portola Valley, CA
Living in Portola Valley
Bikeability72
Walkability43
Commute40
Public Transit20
Affordability1
Public Safety89
Airports84
Hospitals68
Colleges97
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools97
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.6kPopulation+309 (2010–19)
53 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
77%College-Educated-9% (2010–19)
72%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over18%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black<1%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate7%
Some College14%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree51%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$225kMedian Household Income+$57k (2010–19)
99%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K3%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more56%
Employers
Government1%
Private sector73%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Factory and transportation2%
Mgt, science, and arts72%
Sales and office13%
Service12%
Commute
Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van69%
Motorcycle1%
Walked3%
Worked at home23%
Housing
$2M+Median Home Value+$1M (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$2.9kMedian Monthly Rent+$943 (2010–19)
71%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196929%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K4%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$1.5M to $1.99M8%
$2M or more81%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
Utility gas83%
Crime
Violent Crime in Portola Valley
United States45
California55
San Francisco Metro Area57
San Mateo County28
Property Crime in Portola Valley
United States48
California56
San Francisco Metro Area74
San Mateo County42
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (64%)(31%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton70%
Donald Trump23%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb | 52 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 54 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 60 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 49 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Portola Valley
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding33
Coastal Flooding5
Tsunami2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Portola Valley, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Portola Valley, CA
Creekside Learning Lab
1 miles, N
Woodside Priory School
1 miles, NE
Woodland School
3 miles, NE
Trinity School
4 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Portola Valley, CA
Palo Alto University
3 miles, NE
Stanford University
6 miles, NE
Menlo College
7 miles, N
Sofia University
8 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Portola Valley, CA
Airports
Airports near Portola Valley, CA
San Francisco International Airport
19 miles, NW
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport
25 miles, N
Monterey Regional Airport
58 miles, S