Unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages
Subscribe for full sub-page depth, saves, alerts, and exports.
Palo Alto
City in California, United States
Overview
Palo Alto is a lively city at the heart of Silicon Valley, renowned for its innovation hubs, tree-lined streets, and proximity to Stanford University. The city mixes upscale urban living with abundant green spaces, making it attractive to tech professionals and families alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
68,572
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
37.44°, -122.14°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
86
LGBTQ+ Safety
95
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$5,550
Local Cost
$4,180
Local Income
$9,500
Cashless
99
English
100
Temperature
13.9°C
Summer Avg
19.0°C
Winter Avg
8.6°C
Record High
45.3°C
Record Low
-5.1°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
510 mm
Internet Speed
225 Mbps
Upload
173 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
50
Coworking
0
Cafes
29
Nightlife
6
Parks
15
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PAO
Distance
3 km
Explore
Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 53 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 97/100.
Subscribe to unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages this month.
You can keep discovering Oyster publicly, but full multi-jurisdiction depth, tracking, alerts, and exports are part of paid access.