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Crime in East Palo Alto summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in East Palo Alto. Key points include:
There were 699 total crimes in East Palo Alto in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in East Palo Alto is 2,526.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in East Palo Alto is 607.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in East Palo Alto is 1,919.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in East Palo Alto is 19.23% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In East Palo Alto Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
East Palo Alto / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 699 | 2,526.8 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 168 | 607.3 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 7.2 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 59 | 213.3 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 81 | 292.8 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 531 | 1,919.5 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 30 | 108.4 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 374 | 1,352.0 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 127 | 459.1 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in East Palo Alto summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in East Palo Alto. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in East Palo Alto is 211 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in East Palo Alto is 2.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in East Palo Alto is $1,034,440.
The median income in East Palo Alto is $113,493.
East Palo Alto's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In East Palo Alto Comparison Table
| Living Expense | East Palo Alto | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 211 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 118 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 116 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 418 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 124 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 131 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 133 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
East Palo Alto, CA Weather
The average high in East Palo Alto is 66.7° and the average low is 49.1°.
There are 42.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 24.5 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | East Palo Alto |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 49.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 42.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 24.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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East Palo Alto Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in East Palo Alto
The current population in East Palo Alto is 29,069. The population has increased 4.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29,069 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 29,143 | -1.3% |
| 2022 | 29,520 | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 29,888 | 1.5% |
| 2020 | 29,448 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 29,593 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 29,633 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 29,646 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 29,353 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 29,198 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 28,920 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 28,597 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 28,332 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 28,077 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 27,894 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in East Palo Alto
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East Palo Alto is:
12.6% White with 3,667 White residents.
9.4% African American with 2,740 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 44 American Indian residents.
7.0% Asian with 2,030 Asian residents.
7.8% Hawaiian with 2,275 Hawaiian residents.
1.7% Other with 491 Other residents.
2.5% Two Or More with 729 Two Or More residents.
58.8% Hispanic with 17,093 Hispanic residents.
| Race | East Palo Alto | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12.6% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 9.4% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 7.0% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 7.8% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.5% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 58.8% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in East Palo Alto
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East Palo Alto is 52.1% female with 15,140 female residents.
East Palo Alto is 47.9% male with 13,928 male residents.
| Gender | East Palo Alto | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in East Palo Alto for adults over 25
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14.0% of adults in East Palo Alto completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in East Palo Alto completed 9-12th grade.
23.0% of adults in East Palo Alto completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in East Palo Alto completed some college.
6.0% of adults in East Palo Alto completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in East Palo Alto completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in East Palo Alto completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in East Palo Alto completed professional degree.
5.0% of adults in East Palo Alto completed doctorate degree.
| Education | East Palo Alto | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 14.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For East Palo Alto, California
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3.7% of households in East Palo Alto earn Less than $10,000.
1.9% of households in East Palo Alto earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.2% of households in East Palo Alto earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.2% of households in East Palo Alto earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.4% of households in East Palo Alto earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.1% of households in East Palo Alto earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.3% of households in East Palo Alto earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.0% of households in East Palo Alto earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.1% of households in East Palo Alto earn $150,000 to $199,999.
23.1% of households in East Palo Alto earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | East Palo Alto | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.7% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.9% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.2% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.2% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.4% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.1% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.3% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.0% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.1% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 23.1% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
