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Palo Alto, CA
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Near National Park
Up and Coming
For Young Professionals
About Palo Alto
Palo Alto is a suburb in the San Jose Metro Area and in the Santa Clara County. It has a population of 67,973 and a population density of 2,807, which is 97% above the national average. It has a median age of 43, which is 6 years above the San Jose Metro median age and 5 years above the national average.
Palo Alto has a median home value of $3,265,000, which is 48% above the Metro average.The average rent of $5,438 is 39% above the metro average rent and 80% above the national average rent. The average household income in Palo Alto is $174,003 , which is 26% above the Metro average household income and 63% above the national average of household income.
The average school rating in Palo Alto is 9. Palo Alto also has a crime index 81 that is below the Metro average and below the National average, making it one of the best places to raise a family in San Jose.
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Demographics
Palo Alto's population is made up of 57% married, 29% single, 7% divorced and 7% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 47%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 22%. Homeowners make up 53% of the population in Palo Alto.
- 49% Male
- 51% Female
Employment
The Per Capita income in Palo Alto is $123,933. The Median Household Income is $179,707 and the Palo Alto Unemployment Rate is 2%.
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Crime Data
Palo Alto crime index is 81 which is lower than the national average. Click here to see the Safest Places to Live in Palo Alto.
Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.