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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Isabelle Scott

Best kept secrets of Palo Alto, CA

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a 27-year-old software engineer and Poverty rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Palo Alto sits at 128.5 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is decent if...

4 replies 29 upvotes best-worst
ruby_chef

Commute times in Palo Alto -how bad?

Longtime lurker here, Median household income is $220,408, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of commu...

14 replies 21 upvotes jobs
Lucy

Unpopular opinion about Palo Alto

Random thought, Been living here since 2005. Household incomes average around $220,408 in Palo Alto. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. Should I be concerned? Cheers. The city has invested a lot in new development. The weather takes some gett...

3 replies 27 upvotes best-worst
Skylar Evans

Best and worst neighborhoods in Palo Alto

Hey, Been living here since 2008. Crime rate is something to consider -Palo Alto sits at 128.5 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborh...

9 replies 22 upvotes best-worst
Julia Campbell

Anyone work in healthcare in Palo Alto?

Hey, I'm retired and It's a a smaller city city with about 67,231 people. Rent is about $3,328/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. With a population of 67,231, Palo Alto is a smaller city. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some ...

5 replies 12 upvotes jobs
ruby_chef

Career opportunities in Palo Alto, CA

Anyone else feel this way? Crime rate is something to consider -Palo Alto sits at 128.5 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 67,231 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What would you do? It's not perfect, but the community is s...

8 replies 24 upvotes jobs
Madeline Miller

Palo Alto job market vs Pittsburgh

Hi all, I've been here for 20 years and Median household income is $220,408, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $2,000,001 on average. Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. The parks and outdoor areas...

4 replies 1 upvotes jobs
Santiago Johnson

Things Palo Alto needs to improve

I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $220,408 in Palo Alto. Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. Median household income is $220,408, which feels pretty solid for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes...

6 replies 17 upvotes best-worst
Quinn Kim

Biggest downsides of living in Palo Alto?

Hey everyone, I'm single, late 50s, and Homes are going for about $2,000,001 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Palo Alto sits at 128.5 per 100K. The median home value here is around $2,000,001, which is pretty steep. Household incomes average around $220,408 in Palo Alto. Night life i...

28 replies 21 upvotes best-worst
ruby_chef

Best companies to work for in Palo Alto?

Been meaning to ask this. Been living here since 2011. It's a a smaller city city with about 67,231 people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Thanks in advance! Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not pe...

12 replies 25 upvotes jobs
Michael H.

Best kept secrets of Palo Alto, CA

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 67,231, Palo Alto is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 67,231 people. The median home value here is around $2,000,001, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $3,328/month for a dec...

3 replies 17 upvotes best-worst
Eli White

Job hunting in Palo Alto -tips?

Been meaning to ask this. Homes are going for about $2,000,001 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Palo Alto sits at 128.5 per 100K. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Looking forward to hearing from you all. I'd say it's bett...

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Skylar Evans

Is it worth buying in Palo Alto?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a college student here and Median household income is $220,408, which feels pretty solid for the area. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The suburbs are where most families...

12 replies 24 upvotes housing
Caleb Gomez

Internet providers in Palo Alto?

Alright, The median home value here is around $2,000,001, which is pretty steep. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Has anyone dealt with this?

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Michael H.

Best restaurants in Palo Alto?

Hey, I relocated for work and With a population of 67,231, Palo Alto is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $2,000,001, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the comm...

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Isabelle Scott

Best kept secrets of Palo Alto, CA

My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $220,408 in Palo Alto. Median household income is $220,408, which feels pretty solid for the area. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families...

30 replies 14 upvotes best-worst
Isabelle Scott

Life in Palo Alto as a young professional

Curious what people think. I'm retired and Median household income is $220,408, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $3,328 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right...

6 replies 20 upvotes living
Isabelle Ruiz

Anyone else love living in Palo Alto?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm single, late 30s, and Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $220,408 in Palo Alto. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Anyone in a simi...

1 replies 21 upvotes living
Lucy

Best areas to explore in Palo Alto?

We're a young couple and You can expect to pay around $3,328 for rent here. Homes are going for about $2,000,001 on average. The weather takes some getting used to. Anyone in a similar situation? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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ruby_chef

Anyone else love living in Palo Alto?

Hey folks, My partner and I are Homes are going for about $2,000,001 on average. Rent is about $3,328/month for a decent place. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Would love some local perspective. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

0 replies 21 upvotes living
Hazel Howard

Why I chose Palo Alto over bigger cities

Hey everyone, Crime rate is something to consider -Palo Alto sits at 128.5 per 100K. Poverty rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What would you do? It's a very car-dependent city, for bette...

2 replies 10 upvotes living
Isabelle Ruiz

Raising a family in Palo Alto -thoughts?

First post here. Median household income is $220,408, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $2,000,001 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Does this match your experience? Thanks!

3 replies 10 upvotes living
Isabella Bailey

Palo Alto quality of life -am I missing something?

Alright, Crime rate is something to consider -Palo Alto sits at 128.5 per 100K. Median household income is $220,408, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 67,231 people. Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. Poverty rate is 3.2%, whic...

0 replies 24 upvotes living
Eli White

Remote worker thinking about Palo Alto

It's a a smaller city city with about 67,231 people. With a population of 67,231, Palo Alto is a smaller city. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's...

3 replies 9 upvotes moving
Santiago Johnson

Rent vs buy in Palo Alto -what makes sense?

Been meaning to ask this. Crime rate is something to consider -Palo Alto sits at 128.5 per 100K. Household incomes average around $220,408 in Palo Alto. Rent is about $3,328/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $2,000,001, which is pretty steep. The city has invested a lot ...

2 replies 1 upvotes housing
Christian C.

How are the schools in Palo Alto?

OK so My family moved here when I was a kid. Poverty rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Th...

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Gerald L.

Is Palo Alto worth it salary-wise?

Curious what people think. I'm single, late 50s, and It's a a smaller city city with about 67,231 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think ...

1 replies 0 upvotes jobs
John Martinez

Pros and cons of Palo Alto after 11 years

Hi all, I'm originally from Orlando and Crime rate is something to consider -Palo Alto sits at 128.5 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Worth the trade-offs? There's a...

13 replies 30 upvotes living
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