Palo Alto

Welcome to Palo Alto

A hub of innovation and creativity

Palo Alto, a city situated in Santa Clara County, is brimming with life and known for its dynamic history and forward thinking nature. Renowned companies like Facebook, Google and Tesla call this city their home. Palo Alto also boasts numerous parks and open spaces, including the beloved Stanford University Arboretum. With its lively community and spirit of innovation, Palo Alto offers an excellent environment for living, working and enjoying life.

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

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

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.

19
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
67
Bikeable
Bike Score
24
Minimal Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Essential Spirits Alambic Distilleries, California Chocolate Fountains, and Selene Ricardez.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 4.34 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$$ 3.62 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.15 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.64 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.76 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.53 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars

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