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Palo Alto, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Schuylkill County County
Palo Alto, PA
At a Glance
How Palo Alto Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Palo Alto's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Palo Alto a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Palo Alto residents earn a median household income of $56,875 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,908. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,961 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Palo Alto is $84,200 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,751. Median rent is $886/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Palo Alto reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
9.4% of adults in Palo Alto hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palo Alto has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.