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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
    NG
  3. Housing
    C+
  4. Nightlife
    A
  5. Good for Families
    A+
  6. Diversity
    A-
  7. Jobs
    A-
  8. Weather
    A+
  9. Cost of Living
    D+
  10. Health & Fitness
    NG
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A+
Downtown North is a neighborhood in Palo Alto, California with a population of 3,184. 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
3,184
Neighborhood in
Palo Alto
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$1,752,040
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$2,389
National
$949
Area Feel
Dense Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    80%
  • Own
    20%
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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

Residents

Diversity
A-
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$123,998
National
$55,322
Families with Children
28%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    57%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    5%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1%
    13%
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