Palo Alto

Palo Alto is part of Santa Clara County and borders San Mateo County.

Located 35 miles south of San Francisco and 14 miles north of San Jose, Palo Alto is a community of approximately 67,082 residents. Palo Alto is part of Santa Clara County and borders San Mateo County. Palo Alto is strategically located and easily accessible to major surface routes, including Interstate 280, Highway 101, Highway 84 – the Dumbarton Bridge and Highway 92 – the Hayward-San Mateo Bridge.
 
The City of Palo Alto is more than 100 years old, and is named after a majestic 1000 (not 250) year old coastal redwood tree along San Francisquito Creek, where early Spanish explorers settled. The blend of business and residential areas anchored by a vibrant downtown defines Palo Alto’s unique character. A charming mixture of old and new, Palo Alto’s tree-lined streets and historic buildings reflect its California heritage. At the same time, Palo Alto is recognized worldwide as a leader in cutting-edge technological development. This exciting mix of tradition and innovation makes Palo Alto an extraordinary place in which to operate a business.
 
Characteristic of Palo Alto is the care taken to protect open space and parkland. Palo Alto has a remarkable number of City-owned parks for its size (36 at last count) and nearly one-third of its 26 square miles is open space. Proximity to Stanford University with its cultural and educational offerings add to the vibrance, innate charm and beauty of Palo Alto.
 
Distinctive in every way, Palo Alto offers its business community a diverse and exciting environment in which to work and live.
 
 
 

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Overview for Palo Alto, CA

801 people live in Palo Alto, where the median age is 56 and the average individual income is $116,604. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

801

Total Population

56 years

Median Age

High

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

$116,604

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Palo Alto, CA

Palo Alto has 291 households, with an average household size of 3. 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. 801 people call Palo Alto home. The population density is 1,057.07 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

801

Total Population

High

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

56

Median Age

44.32 / 55.68%

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
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
291

Total Households

3

Average Household Size

$116,604

Average individual Income

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

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.

2
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
9
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Nani Khatai, Tailors’ Keep, and Andy Harader Tennis Camp.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 4.79 miles 12 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 4.66 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.93 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.79 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.55 miles 12 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.55 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars

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