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Barron Park

#7 in Best Neighborhoods to Live in Palo Alto
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 5
A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    NG
  3. Housing
    B-
  4. Nightlife
    A
  5. Good for Families
    A+
  6. Diversity
    A
  7. Jobs
    A-
  8. Weather
    A+
  9. Cost of Living
    C-
  10. Health & Fitness
    NG
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A-
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Barron Park is a neighborhood in Palo Alto, California with a population of 8,980. Barron Park is in Santa Clara County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Barron Park offers residents an urban feel and most residents own their homes. In Barron Park there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Barron Park and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Barron Park are highly rated.
About Barron Park...
Population
8,980

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$1,707,415
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$2,297
National
$949
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    31%
  • Own
    69%
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Barron Park Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
NG
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    —
    282.7
  • Murder
    —
    6.1
  • Rape
    —
    40.7
  • Robbery
    —
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    —
    500.1
  • Theft
    —
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    —
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$152,069
National
$55,322
Families with Children
40%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    45%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    10%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8%
    13%
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    Barron Park Reviews

    5
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    Stanford University and nice downtown.
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    Lots of fitness centers and exercise areas.
    Local park is very well maintained.