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

Downtown North

#3 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+
  4. Nightlife
    A
  5. Good for Families
    A+
  6. Diversity
    A minus
  7. Jobs
    A minus
  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 3,215. 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
3,215
Neighborhood in
Palo Alto
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$1,575,707
National
$229,800
Median Rent
$1,845
National
$1,096
Area Feel
Dense Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    72%
  • Own
    28%
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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 minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$81,663
National
$64,994
Families with Children
28%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    44%
    13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28%
    20%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    10%
    27%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7%
    11%
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