Palo Alto

37.4419° N, 122.1430° W

Palo Alto

Innovation and liveliness converge in the “Birthplace of Silicon Valley”

Welcome to Palo Alto

Even those unfamiliar with the beauty and desirability of Northern California are aware of Palo Alto and its incredible magnetism. The home of the world’s third-best university (Stanford), Palo Alto is a vibrant, inventive, and highly-educated city whose claims to fame are almost too extensive to list here. It is also the headquarters of Hewlett Packard and Varian Medical.

Just a few of its outstanding traits include the unparalleled lifestyle it affords its residents, from more than 30 verdant public parks to a charming, spirited downtown district that abounds with excellent amenities. Add in excellent schools, numerous technology giants, and upbeat energy you can understand why it is one of the most impressive places in the Golden State to call home.

What to Love

  • Intellectually stimulating and a mecca for progress and entrepreneurship 
  • Exceptionally walkable
  • Beautiful and peaceful residential districts
  • An active, healthy lifestyle
  • A proud and friendly sense of community 

Local Lifestyle

Whether a college student, outdoor enthusiast, university professor, technology professional, artist, or retiree, Palo Alto will thrill you with its pleasant, dynamic residents. This city blends quaint residential streets with a bustling downtown, where you’ll often find your neighbors stopping by a pub for happy hour with friends and colleagues or working on their laptops at one of the city’s cozy coffee houses.

Dining, Shopping & Entertainment

Palo Alto has a wealth of first-rate eateries. Whether you’re in the mood for wood-fired artisan pizza or Japanese fare, the city’s culinary scene will leave you more than satisfied. 

Sundance The Steakhouse is the perfect venue for a romantic evening out, thanks to its luminous, candlelit dining room and impeccable service. Here, you can pair a Grey Goose Peartini with oysters on the half shell, swan dive into a bowl of creamy Maine lobster bisque, share a filet mignon with cabernet bearnaise, and indulge in a slice of white chocolate creme brulee.

Speaking of sublime desserts, the technology hub is also home to Palo Alto Creamery, an old-school diner that offers out-of-this-world milkshakes. Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar blends a classic mindset with sumptuous eats ranging from prime rib topped with Diablo shrimp to miso-glazed Chilean sea bass.

Fleming’s is also ideally situated in the city’s shopping hotspot, the Stanford Shopping Center, a lush, open-air plaza teeming with luxe retailers, including Bloomingdale’s, Coach, Burberry, Lululemon, and Louis Vuitton.

Things to Do

Palo Alto’s lovely weather and enthusiastic personality translate to dozens of fun activities for its residents and visitors. Stanford University has an impressive lineup of live sporting events throughout the year, such as basketball, football, rowing, cross country, and soccer, which is always a terrific way to demonstrate support for the community. 

Residents also convene on Sundays at the city’s California Avenue Farmers’ Market. You’ll discover the freshest examples of California’s world-class bounty, artisan baked goods, seasonal blooms, gourmet treats, and freshly roasted coffee beans.

The Palo Alto Festival of the Arts, hosted by the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center, celebrates the remarkable works of local artisans. And when you’re in the mood for a memorable hike, head nowhere else than the beloved Stanford Dish. It’s well worth the climb and nearly four-mile loop trail. There are extraordinary views in every direction.

Schools

Palo Alto is renowned across the globe for its high-rated educational services. School-aged children in this city may have the chance to attend the following:


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

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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

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Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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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.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Casa Dei Bambini School
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Herbert Hoover Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
El Carmelo Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
PUBLIC
K - 12th
5/5
Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
PRIVATE
1st - 8th
No rating available
Casa Del Bambini School
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Juana Briones Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Barron Park Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
Ellen Fletcher Middle
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
Kehillah Jewish High School
PRIVATE
9th - 12th
No rating available
Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
PRIVATE
9th - 12th
No rating available
PRIVATE
K - 6th
No rating available
Fairmeadow Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
5/5
Palo Verde Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Cornerstone Learning Foundation
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
The Girls Middle School
PRIVATE
6th - 8th
No rating available
The Girls' Middle School
PRIVATE
6th - 8th
No rating available
Addison Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Walter Hays Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Stratford School - Palo Alto
PRIVATE
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Duveneck Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
International School Of The Peninsula
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
St Elizabeth Seton School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
PRIVATE
K - 5th
No rating available
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford
PUBLIC
K - 12th
No rating available
Frank S. Greene Junior Middle
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
PRIVATE
1st - 8th
No rating available
Hope Technology School
PRIVATE
K - 10th
No rating available
Headsup Child Development Center Palo Alto
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
5/5

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