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Palo Alto, CA
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Population: 68,624
Home Price: $2,000,001
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Overview
Palo Alto is a midsize city in the state of California with a population of 68,624. Palo Alto has a dry summer and wet winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
Very High Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
(D) Fair
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
24.4 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Dry Summer and Wet Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Palo Alto, CA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Palo Alto
California
United States
Per Capita Income
$105,070
$40,496
$32,693
Median Household Income
$194,782
$85,209
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
3.5%
7.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
10.1%
10.5%
Age
Palo Alto
California
United States
Median Age
41.8
42.6
42.3
Gender
Palo Alto
California
United States
Male
48.4%
50.4%
49.8%
Female
51.6%
49.6%
50.2%
Race
Palo Alto
California
United States
White
52.5%
68.5%
80.3%
Black or African American
2.1%
2.6%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.3%
1.6%
2.7%
Asian
35.1%
6.6%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.3%
0.2%
Other Race
2.6%
11.1%
2.7%
Multiracial
7.2%
9.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Palo Alto
California
United States
Median Home Price
$2,000,001
$544,352
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$2,818
$1,406
$801
Family Households
58.7%
58.7%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
23.0%
23.0%
26.2%
Homeowners
55.9%
66.3%
72.9%
Renters
44.1%
33.7%
27.1%
Education
Palo Alto
California
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
1.1%
7.2%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
4.0%
4.0%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
7.1%
23.2%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
3.2%
8.6%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
27.9%
17.5%
15.0%
Proficiency
Palo Alto
California
United States
Mathematics
81.4%
39.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
80.4%
49.7%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Palo Alto
California
United States
Murder
1.5
3.1
3.0
Rape
14.9
35.7
38.0
Robbery
68.7
161.8
40.7
Assault
43.3
277.9
188.5
Property Crime
Palo Alto
California
United States
Burglary
267.4
837.2
336.1
Theft
2572.5
3069.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
122.5
588.1
167.1
Arson
12.0
36.6
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Palo Alto, CA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot sauce
pie
fast food
whole foods
wine
food drinks
food truck
beer wine
fast foods
beer
restaurant
wine tasting
fake meat
chef
pizza
craft beer
vegan
middle eastern
nutrition
authentic
high school football
video games
sports teams
movies tv
chicago sports
college football
football
jschool alum
teams
sports coverage
sports commentary
little league
seattle sports
fantasy football
pop culture
hockey player
basketball
baseball
gaming
pga associate
inspired by
nft
digital art
nft artist
generative art
contemporary art
nft gallery
nfts
graphic design
creative
childrens books
creative writing
mixed media
computer graphics
cultural center
generative artist
concept artist
africanamerican studies
islamic studies
fine arts
spare time
tv shows
video games
board games
movies tv
books
personal musings
comic books
photographer hiker
collector
travel photography
gaming
horror movies
random thoughts
muscle cars
cycling
gs warriors sj sharks
card collecting
uschinasea
side hustle
cofounder coceo
tv
radio show
digital marketing
marketing
sports
digital content
tv shows
radio host
movies tv
san francisco peninsula
content manager
radio showpodcast
indie music
design architecture
sports coverage
family friendly
sports commentary
government politics
creative
science technology
sports
mountain views
walkable community
space
family friendly
aquatic center
summer
mountain
arts
clean air
travel photography
cycling
rec
nature
beach
firstlight
aviation
santa cruz mountains
swimming
girl scout cookies
home depot
amazon
online shopping
online ordering
whole foods
local bookstore
food truck
pre order
retail
bike shop
advertising
marketplace
gift card
restaurant
trader joes
deals
car wash
brands
payment processor
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