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Palo Alto
  • Town in California
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Town
San Jose

Palo Alto

#4 in Best Suburbs to Live in San Francisco Bay Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    12. Commute
      A
    Palo Alto is a town in California with a population of 68,624. Palo Alto is in Santa Clara County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Palo Alto offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Palo Alto there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Palo Alto and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Palo Alto are highly rated.
    About Palo Alto...
    Population
    68,624
    Town near
    San Jose
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $2,000,001
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,950
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      44%
    • Own
      56%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      44.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      18.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      59.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      369.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,398.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      181.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      55%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      28%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      10%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      4%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      11%
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    Working in Palo Alto

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $194,782
    National
    $69,021
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