At a Glance
Median Income
$70,651
$42,003 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $3,172,282
Median Rent
$1,925/mo
44.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
91.1%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.2%
9.8% smoking rate
How Stanford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stanford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stanford a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Stanford residents earn a median household income of $70,651 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,003. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% 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 Stanford is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $3,172,282. Median rent is $1,925/month, with 44.1% 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 1982.
Education
91.1% of adults in Stanford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(170% above the national average).
98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stanford has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population17,958
Median Age22.7 yrs
Density6,530/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born27.6%
Veterans0.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,651
Per Capita$42,003
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
F
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$1,925
Ownership25.5%
Zillow$3,172,282
Housing Units4,183
Rent Burden44.1%
Health
Obesity26.2%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain13.4 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation88 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+91.1%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+58.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute16 min
Broadband59.1%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations55
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Stanford was built in 1982.
21.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
27.6% 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.