At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$192,605 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $4,259,131
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
82.8%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.9%
6.8% smoking rate
How Portola Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Portola Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Portola Valley a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Portola Valley residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $192,605. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Portola Valley is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $4,259,131. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 51.0% 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 1971.
Education
82.8% of adults in Portola Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(146% above the national average).
98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Portola Valley has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population4,329
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density477/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born14.1%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$192,605
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
C
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$3,501
Ownership83.7%
Zillow$4,259,131
Housing Units1,807
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity21.9%
Diabetes6.3%
Smoking6.8%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain42.2 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation1,015 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+82.8%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+48.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute28 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Portola Valley was built in 1971.
51.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
14.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.