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Downtown North
  • Neighborhood in Palo Alto, CA
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Neighborhood
Palo Alto

Downtown North

#2 in Best Neighborhoods to Live in Palo Alto
A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    unavailable
  3. Housing
    C minus
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    A+
  6. Diversity
    A
  7. Jobs
    B+
  8. Weather
    A+
  9. Cost of Living
    D+
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A+
Downtown North is a neighborhood in Palo Alto, California with a population of 7,291. Downtown North is in Santa Clara County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Downtown North offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Downtown North there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Downtown North and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Downtown North are highly rated.
About Downtown North...
Population
7,291
Neighborhood in
Palo Alto
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$1,337,606
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,445
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    80%
  • Own
    20%
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Crime & Safety

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

Residents

Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$59,878
National
$69,021
Families with Children
28%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    55%
    13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26%
    21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    4%
    26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5%
    11%
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