Palo Alto

California

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A+Renter Score
Population
67,237
Median Income
$231K
% Renters
45%
Median Rent
$3,484/mo
Available Rentals
0
#21
Best for Familiesof 528 in Sf Bay Area
#11
Best Public Schoolsof 135 in Sf Bay Area
#66
Best Places to Liveof 523 in Sf Bay Area
#280
Best for Young Professionalsof 528 in Sf Bay Area
#350
Most Diverseof 528 in Sf Bay Area
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Rent Affordability

How does Palo Alto compare?

Median rent relative to San Jose and the broader Bay Area market.

vs San Jose Average+18% higher
vs Bay Area Average+31% higher
vs National Average+149% higher

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Palo Alto pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500
4%
$500–$999
4%
$1,000–$1,499
4%
$1,500–$1,999
5%
$2,000+
82%

Neighborhood Grades

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Public SchoolsA+
Cost of LivingC-
SafetyB-
NightlifeA-
Outdoor ActivitiesA
WalkabilityA

Compare Nearby Cities

NeighborhoodMedian RentAvailableOverall
Palo Alto$3,484A+
Los Altos$3,5010A+
Los Altos Hills$3,5010A+
Cupertino$3,5010A+
Atherton$3,5010A+
Los Gatos$3,2470A+

Weather

Average Temperatures

Monthly high and low temperatures in Palo Alto.

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Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Palo Alto.

Population67,237
Median Age50
Median Income$231K

Diversity Index: 0.62

White
45%
Asian
38%
Hispanic
8%
Two or More
7%
Black
2%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Palo Alto.

Home Types

Single Family
58%
Large Apt Building
24%
Small Apt Building
12%
Townhouse
6%
Mobile Home
1%

Home Age

2000–Present
17%
1980–1999
13%
1960–1979
23%
1940–1959
33%
Before 1939
13%

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24 min
Drive Alone44%
Walk/Bike13%
Work from Home35%

Schools

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