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Palo Alto

Overview for Palo Alto, CA

68,624 people live in Palo Alto, where the median age is 41.8 and the average individual income is $105,070. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

68,624

Total Population

41.8 years

Median Age

High

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

$105,070

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Palo Alto, CA

Palo Alto has 26,007 households, with an average household size of 2.62. 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. 68,624 people call Palo Alto home. The population density is 2,853.26 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

68,624

Total Population

High

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

41.8

Median Age

48.41 / 51.59%

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
26,007

Total Households

2.62

Average Household Size

$105,070

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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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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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.
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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.

12
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
69
Bikeable
Bike Score
24
Minimal Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Ginza Eats, California Chocolate Fountains, and T2 Muay Thai.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 4.22 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$$ 3.63 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.21 miles 26 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.23 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.21 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.63 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Palo Alto is one of the most affluent cities in the nation, with a school district rated one of the highest in the Bay Area. It boasts a vibrant downtown area, high-end shopping, and the sprawling Stanford campus. For these reasons, Palo Alto is one of the most desirable places to live in the Bay Area.
 
The city is located south of Menlo Park in the northwestern corner of Santa Clara County. Palo Alto was initially founded in 1884 when Leland Stanford founded Stanford University to honor his late son. The town was incorporated ten years later with the name Palo Alto.
 
Today, Palo Alto is home to world-renowned companies like Tesla, Xerox, VMWare, and many other booming tech companies. Companies such as Apple, HP, and PayPal were once located here but have moved to nearby cities.
 
Palo Alto lies at the foot of the Santa Cruz Mountains. As a result, the small area is ecologically diverse and is home to a variety of wildlife. A quick drive west can take you up to gorgeous mountainsides filled with hiking trails. A short drive to the east takes you to San Francisco Bay and Baylands Nature Reserve, home to over 15 miles of hiking, walking, and biking trails. The marshland is an excellent spot for kayaking and bird watching as well.
 
Beautiful, old Craftsman and colonial homes dot the northern end of town. Many homes in the area date back between 1890 and 1940. In the southern end of town are many mid-century modern Eichler homes from the ’40s and ’50s.
 
 

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