Palo Alto serves as an intellectual and technological hub in Silicon Valley, globally recognized as the home of Stanford University. The city balances leafy residential neighborhoods with lively commercial corridors along University Avenue and California Avenue, offering sidewalk cafes, Michelin-starred dining, and cultural venues like the Cantor Arts Center. The public school system ranks among the best in the nation, adding significant appeal for growing households. Real estate options in Palo Alto range from historic Professorville Craftsman bungalows and Spanish Revival homes to sleek, contemporary custom builds equipped with state-of-the-art smart home systems. Prices typically range from $3 million for mid-sized homes in neighborhoods like Midtown to over $12 million for expansive estates in Crescent Park or Old Palo Alto. High demand for homes for sale in Palo Alto ensures lasting property equity across all market cycles. If you are exploring Peninsula real estate, connect with Ryan Gowdy to view exclusive Palo Alto properties or schedule a home evaluation.
67,231 people live in Palo Alto, where the median age is 42.5 and the average individual income is $121,565. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Palo Alto, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
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| Active | 3.18 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.02 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.56 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.83 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.55 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Palo Alto has 26,054 households, with an average household size of 2.55. 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. 67,231 people call Palo Alto home. The population density is 2,795 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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