Palo Alto

Demographics and Employment Data for Palo Alto, CA

Population Households Employment

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

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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Name

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, Paradise Shave Ice, and Catherine Burns, L Ac.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Essential Spirits Alambic Distilleries page on Yelp Search 144 S Whisman Rd on Google Maps	Dining	4.34 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Paradise Shave Ice page on Yelp	Dining	4.17 miles	16 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Catherine Burns, L Ac page on Yelp Search 4546 El Camino Real on Google Maps	Active	1.59 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Savage Wellness page on Yelp	Active	4.17 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the DFitLife page on Yelp Search 298 San Antonio Rd on Google Maps	Active	1.89 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Elaine Wong Hair Design page on Yelp Search 141 Main St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.92 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars

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

68,624

41.8 years

High

$105,070

Demographics and Employment Data for Palo Alto, CA

68,624

High

41.8

48.41 / 51.59%

26,007

2.62

$105,070

Schools in Palo Alto, CA

Around Palo Alto, CA

19

Car-Dependent

67

Bikeable

24

Minimal Transit

Points of Interest

Listings in the Area

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Palo Alto

Overview for Palo Alto, CA

68,624

41.8 years

High

$105,070

Demographics and Employment Data for Palo Alto, CA

68,624

High

41.8

48.41 / 51.59%

26,007

2.62

$105,070

Schools in Palo Alto, CA

Around Palo Alto, CA

19

Car-Dependent

67

Bikeable

24

Minimal Transit

Points of Interest

Listings in the Area

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