Stanford SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
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 341 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Stanford is 3.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Stanford is $3,363,126.
The median income in Stanford is $75,208.
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 | 341 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 117 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 118 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 842 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 122 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 130 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 131 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 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 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Stanford Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Stanford
The current population in Stanford is 18,662. The population has increased 30.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18,662 | 3.9% |
| 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
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Stanford is:
43.8% White with 8,167 White residents.
3.9% African American with 719 African American residents.
0.5% American Indian with 93 American Indian residents.
28.3% Asian with 5,290 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 41 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 102 Other residents.
7.1% Two Or More with 1,331 Two Or More residents.
15.6% Hispanic with 2,919 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Stanford | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 43.8% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.9% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 28.3% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 7.1% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 15.6% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Stanford
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Stanford is 49.7% female with 9,279 female residents.
Stanford is 50.3% male with 9,382 male residents.
| Gender | Stanford | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Stanford for adults over 25
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1.0% 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.
1.0% of adults in Stanford completed associate's degree.
34.0% of adults in Stanford completed bachelor's degree.
33.0% of adults in Stanford completed master's degree.
6.0% of adults in Stanford completed professional degree.
19.0% of adults in Stanford completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Stanford | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 1.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 4.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 1.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 34.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 33.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 6.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 19.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Stanford, California
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10.5% of households in Stanford earn Less than $10,000.
0.5% of households in Stanford earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.7% of households in Stanford earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.3% of households in Stanford earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.2% of households in Stanford earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.7% of households in Stanford earn $50,000 to $74,999.
6.1% of households in Stanford earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.4% of households in Stanford earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.5% of households in Stanford earn $150,000 to $199,999.
28.1% of households in Stanford earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Stanford | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.5% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.5% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.7% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.3% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.2% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.7% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6.1% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.4% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.5% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 28.1% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
