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Portola Valley, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County
Portola Valley, CA
At a Glance
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)
Is Portola Valley a Good Place to Live?
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 0.9% (75% 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 $4,142,298. 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.
Safety & Crime
Portola Valley reports 24 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 868/100K.
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. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.