Stanford, CA

California · Metropolitan · City

3.3 Good / 5.0
17,958 Population
$70,651 Median Income
$2,000,001 Home Value
$1,925 Median Rent
59°F Avg Temperature
22.7 yrs Median Age
91.1% Bachelor's Degree+
3.3
Overall
4.0
Economy
1.0
Affordability
5.0
Education

People

Population17,958
Median Age22.7 yrs
Density6,530/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 50.3%

Economy

4.0/5
Median Income$70,651
Per Capita Income$42,003
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty Rate7.0%
County GDP$217,018M

Housing

1.0/5
Home Value (Census)$2,000,001
Zillow Value$3,236,454
Median Rent$1,925
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,053

Health

Obesity26.2%
Diabetes8.6%
Depression22.6%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Jan / Jul48° / 68°
Rain15 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 48 (Good)

Education

5.0/5
Bachelor's+91.1%
High School+98.2%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.69
Libraries (County)34

Community

2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute16 min
Work From Home21.4%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations55

How Stanford Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$70,651
Home Value$2,000,001
Median Rent$1,925
Poverty Rate7.0%
Bachelor's Degree+91.1%
Unemployment3.9%
Avg Temperature58.5°F

Population & Age

Total Population17,958
Population Density6,530 per sq mi
Median Age22.7 years
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Male 50.2%
Female 49.8%

Race & Ethnicity

White 50.3% Black 4.8% Hispanic 1.1% Other 43.8%
White50.3%
Black or African American4.8%
Hispanic or Latino1.1%
Asian0.0%
Other Races43.8%

Language

English Only60.9%
Spanish Speakers39.1%
English 60.9% Spanish 39.1%

Social Characteristics

Disability5.9%
Health Insurance98.5%

Income

6% below avg
Median Household Income$70,651
Per Capita Income$42,003
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$3,778
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$232,794

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.9%
Poverty Rate7.0%
Total Establishments (County)31,186
County GDP$217,018M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation2,143
Healthcare Facilities2,617
Retail Stores1,916
Manufacturing487
Total Establishments31,186

Industry Mix

Restaurants 2,143 Healthcare 2,617 Retail 1,916 Manufacturing 487

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$232,794
Avg Property Tax Paid$17,586

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time15.5 min
Work From Home21.4%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

609% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$2,000,001
Zillow Home Value Index$3,236,454

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Price Per Sq Ft$374
Homes Sold (month)1
Sale-to-List Ratio86.7%
Price Drops0.0%
Active Inventory1

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied25.5%

Rental Costs

66% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,925

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedroom$2,053
3 Bedroom$2,752
4 Bedroom$3,165

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$17,586
Effective Tax Rate (est.)0.88%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease4.3%
High Blood Pressure27.4%
Asthma9.4%
COPD3.8%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.1%
Physical Inactivity19.4%
Depression22.6%
Mental Distress (14+ days)16.6%
Physical Distress (14+ days)10.5%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage98.5%
Regular Checkup70.9%
Premature Death Rate4,006 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.6 / 10
Exercise Access99.5%
Healthcare Facilities (County)2,617
Restaurants (County)2,143

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)43

Temperature

48°F Jan 68°F Jul
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Average58.5°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation15.1 in
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median48.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation88 ft (27 m)
Land Area2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density6,530 per sq mi
Latitude37.4269°
Longitude-122.1677°
County FIPS06081

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 23.2%
D 73.5%

Democrat +50.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+91.1%
High School+98.2%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.69

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density6,530 per sq mi
Land Area2.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations55
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)55
Public Libraries (County)34

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)43

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