East Palo Alto, CA

East Palo Alto, CA

At a Glance

How East Palo Alto Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows East Palo Alto's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is East Palo Alto a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

East Palo Alto residents earn a median household income of $104,832 , which is 39% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,141. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in East Palo Alto is $1,124,000 , 299% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,023,933. Median rent is $2,209/month, with 38.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Safety & Crime

East Palo Alto reports 485 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 28% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,795/100K. The murder rate is 3.4/100K.

Education

25.8% of adults in East Palo Alto hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 76.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Palo Alto has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

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