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Crime in Palo Alto summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Palo Alto. Key points include:
There were 2,112 total crimes in Palo Alto in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Palo Alto is 3,245.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Palo Alto is 212.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Palo Alto is 3,033.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Palo Alto is 53.13% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Palo Alto Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Palo Alto / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,112 | 3,245.3 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 138 | 212.0 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 1.5 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 35 | 53.8 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 77 | 118.3 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,974 | 3,033.2 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 147 | 225.9 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,707 | 2,623.0 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 120 | 184.4 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Palo Alto summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Palo Alto. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Palo Alto is 341 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Palo Alto is 3.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Palo Alto is $3,722,200.
The median income in Palo Alto is $231,101.
Palo Alto's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Palo Alto Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Palo Alto | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 341 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 119 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 119 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 845 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 124 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 131 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 134 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Palo Alto, CA Weather
The average high in Palo Alto is 71.1° and the average low is 48.8°.
There are 37.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 17.4 inches of precipitation each year with 1.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Palo Alto |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 71.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 37.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 17.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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1 Reviews & Comments About Palo Alto
I live in Palo Alto, and I never doubted that we ranked high on snobbery. After all, not only do we have a community theater company and a community orchestra, but we have a community opera company as well.||I don't know where Palo Alto stands with this metric or how much it is weighted, but I take objection to your inclusion of private school density as a criterion.
Firstly, the number of private schools in a city relative to that city's population is not necessarily the best measure of how many eligible students in a city attend private school, as private schools may vary in size and often do not restrict enrollment to the residents of their host city.
Secondly, while private school enrollment is an understandable measure to be associated with snobbery, given that in most parts of the country elites seek out private schools for the usually superior quality of education they provide, Palo Alto may be an exception that proves the rule.
In Palo Alto, the quality of our public schools rivals that of many nearby private schools. Therefore, many Palo Alto parents proudly send their children to public school, deeming private school unnecessarily expensive for its relative value. Does this fact make us more or less s****y-
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Palo Alto Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Palo Alto
The current population in Palo Alto is 67,237. The population has increased 7.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 67,237 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 67,231 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 67,901 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 68,624 | 1.0% |
| 2020 | 67,973 | 2.1% |
| 2019 | 66,573 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 67,019 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 67,082 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 66,649 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 66,478 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 65,998 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 65,234 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 64,514 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 63,475 | 1.6% |
| 2010 | 62,486 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Palo Alto
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Palo Alto is:
45.0% White with 30,262 White residents.
1.8% African American with 1,201 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 166 American Indian residents.
38.1% Asian with 25,620 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 60 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 262 Other residents.
6.5% Two Or More with 4,386 Two Or More residents.
7.9% Hispanic with 5,280 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Palo Alto | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45.0% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.8% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 38.1% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.5% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 7.9% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Palo Alto
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Palo Alto is 51.4% female with 34,558 female residents.
Palo Alto is 48.6% male with 32,678 male residents.
| Gender | Palo Alto | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Palo Alto for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Palo Alto completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Palo Alto completed 9-12th grade.
5.0% of adults in Palo Alto completed high school / ged.
6.0% of adults in Palo Alto completed some college.
3.0% of adults in Palo Alto completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in Palo Alto completed bachelor's degree.
30.0% of adults in Palo Alto completed master's degree.
8.0% of adults in Palo Alto completed professional degree.
17.0% of adults in Palo Alto completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Palo Alto | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 5.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 6.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 3.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 30.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 8.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 17.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Palo Alto, California
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2.9% of households in Palo Alto earn Less than $10,000.
1.8% of households in Palo Alto earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.6% of households in Palo Alto earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.8% of households in Palo Alto earn $25,000 to $34,999.
3.3% of households in Palo Alto earn $35,000 to $49,999.
5.9% of households in Palo Alto earn $50,000 to $74,999.
5.3% of households in Palo Alto earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.0% of households in Palo Alto earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.4% of households in Palo Alto earn $150,000 to $199,999.
55.0% of households in Palo Alto earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Palo Alto | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.9% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.8% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.6% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.8% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3.3% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 5.9% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5.3% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.0% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.4% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 55.0% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
