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Portola Valley, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
4,329
Population
477/sq mi density
$250,001
Median Income
$192,605 per capita
$2,000,001
Home Value
$4,142,298 Zillow
$3,501
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
24
Violent Crime/100K
868 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 0.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, $3,501/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
24 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
82.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
609% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
201% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
83.7%
28% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,807
Median year built: 1971
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$2,000,001
Zillow (ZHVI)
$4,142,298
Median Sale Price
$5,114,500
Median List Price
$5,625,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
83.7%
Owner-Occupied
16.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$3,501/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
132 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$1,563
Active Inventory
6
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
51.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
65% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
83.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $2,000,001 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $4,142,298 |
| Median Sale Price | $5,114,500 |
| Median List Price | $5,625,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $1,563 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $3,501 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 132 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Active Inventory | 6 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $1,563 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 83.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 16.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 83.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,807 |
| Median Year Built | 1971 |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |