As of 2012, Palo Alto's population is 64,403 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 10.90 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Palo Alto is $1,335,100. Home appreciation the last year has been 3.38 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Palo Alto's cost of living is 209.50% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Palo Alto public schools spend $8,087 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 15.7 students per teacher in Palo Alto. --------------------The unemployment rate in Palo Alto is 9.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Palo Alto jobs have Increased by 1.75 percent.
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 | --------------------Average Commute time is 23 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Palo Alto's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes • Most Expensive Listing • Million Dollar Houses • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000 • Homes under $250,000 • Median Priced Homes |