Stanford, CA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Stanford, California Summary
Life in Stanford research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Stanford over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Stanford:
The population in Stanford is 17,958.
The median home value in Stanford is $3,074,497.
The median income in Stanford is $70,651.
The cost of living in Stanford is 326 which is 3.3x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Stanford is $1,925.
The unemployment rate in Stanford is 7.6%.
The poverty rate in Stanford is 18.2%.
The average high in Stanford is 71.1° and the average low is 48.8°.
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Stanford, CA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Stanford summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Stanford. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Stanford is 326 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Stanford is 3.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Stanford is $3,074,497.
The median income in Stanford is $70,651.
Stanford's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Stanford Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Stanford | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 326 | 141 | 100 | |
| Services | 109 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 116 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 125 | 110 | 100 | |
| Housing | 810 | 195 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 129 | 125 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 134 | 128 | 100 | |
Stanford, CA Weather
The average high in Stanford 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 | Stanford |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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Stanford Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Stanford
The current population in Stanford is 17,958. The population has increased 26.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17,958 | 4.1% |
| 2022 | 17,255 | 5.6% |
| 2021 | 16,333 | 0.8% |
| 2020 | 16,200 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 16,326 | 4.2% |
| 2018 | 15,668 | 2.6% |
| 2017 | 15,277 | 2.4% |
| 2016 | 14,926 | 5.0% |
| 2015 | 14,213 | 5.2% |
| 2014 | 13,506 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 13,495 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 13,523 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 13,416 | -5.9% |
| 2010 | 14,256 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Stanford
Stanford is:
45.5% White with 8,171 White residents.
4.6% African American with 819 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 22 American Indian residents.
25.9% Asian with 4,652 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 44 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 110 Other residents.
7.2% Two Or More with 1,286 Two Or More residents.
15.9% Hispanic with 2,854 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Stanford | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45.5% | 34.6% | 58.2% |
| African American | 4.6% | 5.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 25.9% | 15.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 7.2% | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 15.9% | 39.8% | 19.0% |
Gender in Stanford
Stanford is 49.8% female with 8,945 female residents.
Stanford is 50.2% male with 9,013 male residents.
| Gender | Stanford | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.2% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Stanford for adults over 25
2.0% of adults in Stanford completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Stanford completed 9-12th grade.
1.0% of adults in Stanford completed high school / ged.
4.0% of adults in Stanford completed some college.
2.0% of adults in Stanford completed associate's degree.
33.0% of adults in Stanford completed bachelor's degree.
29.0% of adults in Stanford completed master's degree.
7.0% of adults in Stanford completed professional degree.
21.0% of adults in Stanford completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Stanford | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 1.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 4.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 2.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 33.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 29.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 7.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 21.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Stanford, California
11.4% of households in Stanford earn Less than $10,000.
1.7% of households in Stanford earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.9% of households in Stanford earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.2% of households in Stanford earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.4% of households in Stanford earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.8% of households in Stanford earn $50,000 to $74,999.
6.7% of households in Stanford earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.2% of households in Stanford earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.3% of households in Stanford earn $150,000 to $199,999.
24.4% of households in Stanford earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Stanford | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 11.4% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.7% | 3.0% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.9% | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.2% | 5.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.4% | 8.4% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.8% | 13.3% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6.7% | 11.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.2% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.3% | 11.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 24.4% | 19.4% | 12.6% |
