City Guide
Palo Alto, CA
Overview
Palo Alto, CA, is known as the birthplace of Silicon Valley. Located between San Jose and San Francisco, Palo Alto is home to around 64,000 people. One fun fact about the city is that the HP Garage, Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard's first working space, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. Another fun piece of information about Palo Alto is that before it was known as the tech hub it is today, it was famous for its fruit orchards, specifically apricots, prunes, and almonds.
What’s it like to live in Palo Alto, CA ?
If you're looking to buy a home for sale in Palo Alto, CA you'll find that the median sale price is
$3,550,000
and homes stay on the market for 9 days. You'll find that the median sale prices of
a single family home and a condo/co-op in Palo Alto are $3,850,000
and $1,045,000
, respectively. Palo Alto area townhouses have a median sale price of $2,290,000
, making them less expensive
than single family homes. If you’re not ready to buy a home, consider one of the many apartments for rent in Palo Alto, CAExplore our Palo Alto housing market page for insights about how home values have changed over
the years and how Palo Alto home prices compare to other markets. Explore our Palo Alto rental market trends page for insights about how rental prices have changed and how Palo Alto rental prices compare to other rental markets. If you're curious about the most valuable home features in Palo Alto, or looking for a new home improvement project,
discover what home features and design trends may help increase your home's value.
Popular neighborhoods in and around Palo Alto
| Neighborhood | Median Sale Price | Compete Score | Walk Score | Real Estate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Palo Alto | $5,050,000 | 85 / 100 | 66 / 100 | For SaleFor Rent |
| Monta Loma | $1,928,000 | 99 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
| Sharon Height | $2,173,000 | 79 / 100 | 47 / 100 | For SaleFor Rent |
| North Los Altos | $3,249,500 | 89 / 100 | 56 / 100 | For SaleFor Rent |
| West Menlo | $5,827,500 | 87 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
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Palo Alto Migration & Relocation Trends
In Jan '25 - Mar '25, 23% of Palo Alto homebuyers searched to move out of Palo Alto, while 77% looked to stay within the metropolitan area.
- Across the nation, 3% of homebuyers searched to move into Palo Alto from outside metros.
- Knoxville homebuyers searched to move into Palo Alto more than any other metro followed by Honolulu and Santa Barbara.
Where are people moving to Palo Alto from?
- 77% of Palo Alto homebuyers searched to stay within the Palo Alto metropolitan area.
Where are people from Palo Alto moving to?
Number of People Moving to Palo Alto
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most
People are moving to Palo Alto from
| Inbound | Net inflow | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Metros | Jan '25 - Mar '25 | ||
| 1 | 1,500 | ||
| 2 | 1,192 | ||
| 3 | 966 | ||
| 4 | 146 | ||
| 5 | 118 | ||
| 6 | 110 | ||
| 7 | 97 | ||
| 8 | 14 | ||
| 9 | 10 | ||
| 10 | 4 | ||
Methodology
This data does not reflect actual moves. The latest migration analysis is based on a sample of about two
million Redfin.com users who searched for homes across more than 100 metro areas. To be included in this dataset, a Redfin.com user
must have viewed at least 10 homes in a three month period. This dataset excludes all rentals data.
What is there to do in Palo Alto, CA ?
Palo Alto, CA, is home to many enjoyable activities like watching the sunset at one of its many parks, to enjoying a bite to eat at fan-favorite restaurants. Palo Alto is known for its popular museums such as the Museum of American Heritage, Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo, and Palo Alto History Museum. You'll find that there's a rich arts and culture scene, with many performing arts centers such as Lucie Stern Community Theatre and Palo Alto Children's Theater. Magical Bridge Playground, Mitchell Park, and Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve are just a handful of the beautiful parks and green spaces you'll find throughout the city. Tamarine Restaurant, Taipan Restaurant, and Palo Alto Sol Restaurant are some of the numerous popular restaurants to check out while in Palo Alto.
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What's the best way to get around Palo Alto, CA ?
The best way to get around Palo Alto is by bike, but there are many methods for getting around the city. If you’re exploring the city by foot, Palo Alto has a walk score of 61, meaning this area is somewhat walkable. Another way to get around the city is by public transportation. Palo Alto has a transit score of 37, with a few nearby public transportation options. Most bus stations and rail stations are located in 94301 and 94040. You can also get around Palo Alto by bike. With a bike score of 91, it's a biker's paradise.
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
Some Transit
Transit Score®
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
Palo Alto Transportation
Bus Station
Buses can be found throughout the city and are easily accessible to commute in the city.
Rail Station
Palo Alto has 3 heavy rail stations; San Antonio Caltrain Station, Stanford Football Caltrain Station, Pacific Union. This allows you to use heavy rail to commute in and out of the city from the surrounding area and even travel to other cities.
Tram Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Metro Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Car & Bike Rentals
Renting a car is another good way to get around the city. There are 6 car rental locations. Renting a bike is another good way to get around. There is 1 bike rental location.
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