Living in Palo Alto (California)
Palo Alto (California) is a large place in California, United States, home to 66,853 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are retired couples (top 1%, #27 of 9,474), early retirees (top 2%, #110 of 10,762), single pensioners (top 3%, #267 of 9,474).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Palo Alto (California)
- The San Francisco Bay is 4 km away.
- It is part of Greater San Mateo, 20 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 35 min and sets around 1:54; in late June it sets around 5:33.
How Palo Alto (California) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In California | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 57 | #2,909 of 11,898 | #11 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 27 | #7,600 of 9,771 | #37 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 40 | #4,947 of 8,006 | #23 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 49 | #3,214 of 6,237 | #25 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 78 | #27 of 9,474 | #8 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 75 | #267 of 9,474 | #16 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 76 | #110 of 10,762 | #14 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | 70 | #439 of 4,537 | #49 of 532 | Map |
| Young professional | 72 | #442 of 4,444 | #63 of 527 | Map |
| DINKS | 77 | #338 of 3,053 | #52 of 420 | Map |
| Remote worker | 65 | #1,032 of 7,271 | #5 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | 74 | #914 of 6,227 | #112 of 645 | Map |
| Car-free household | 73 | #511 of 3,933 | #108 of 490 | Map |
| Student | 77 | #291 of 2,119 | #32 of 267 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 39 | #4,742 of 8,006 | #26 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 26 | #9,847 of 12,111 | #46 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 73 | #354 of 4,114 | #64 of 506 | Map |
| Expat professional | 79 | #323 of 7,271 | #41 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 78 | #436 of 9,474 | #29 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 21 | #16,710 of 18,063 | #530 of 1060 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 53 | #999 of 16,523 | #87 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 11 | #16,935 of 18,063 | #444 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 83 | #105 of 16,523 | #6 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 82 | #151 of 21,167 | #32 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #1,944 of 12,111 | #48 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | 73 | #657 of 6,413 | #48 of 490 | Map |
| Business owner | 77 | #680 of 12,111 | #72 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | 66 | #394 of 4,750 | #51 of 551 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Stanford (California) 3 km
- East Palo Alto 3 km
- Menlo Park 4 km
- Atherton 5 km
- Los Altos 7 km
- Los Altos Hills 7 km
- Mountain View (California, 80,435 residents) 8 km
- Redwood City 10 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.