Midtown Palo Alto
Neighborhood in Palo Alto, California
Santa Clara County 94301, 94303, 94306
From French-inspired estates to Spanish-Mediterranean abodes
These tree-lined streets scream California modern, with contemporary designs detailed with eccentric styles peppering the landscape. Midtown offers Spanish-Mediterranean-style homes, bungalows, ranch-style homes, French-inspired estates and condos. Most homes were built in the 1950s, ranging from $845,000 to $6 million, but there’s also a large portion of modern homes built in the last several years. Condos range from $885,000 in the Oregon Green development to $1.7 million in the Woodcrest Palo Alto subdivision. Midtown homes, most of which are solar powered, offer multi-car garages and a mix of leafy, lush lawns and desert landscaping, with beautifully maintained yards adorned with plants, garden beds and winding stone pathways.
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Making moves in Midtown
Bordered by the Oregon Expressway and U.S. Route 101, residents can conveniently get around the city, including Stanford University and the Palo Alto Airport, both only a 2-mile drive. Downtown Palo Alto is just a short drive away, which residents can access via Middlefield Road or the nearby California Avenue Caltrain station, getting locals around the region.Froms skate and dog parks to nature preserves
Midtown’s green spaces and unique natural areas are also a big part of its appeal. The 22-acre Greer Park is perfect for hikers or joggers with its long trails, and thrill seekers can shred some payment at its skatepark. At Shoreline Park, a nature preserve and one of the region’s biggest attractions, residents paddle around the lake, fly a kite, let furry companions play in the dog park or catch a show at the famous Shoreline Amphitheater, which attracts some of the biggest names in music and hosts numerous festivals throughout the year. Golf lovers can practice their swing at Shoreline Golf Links, a championship 18-hole course with equal parts beauty and challenge. Let the kids play or shoot hoops at Henry W. Seale Park, or for a serene escape into nature, head to Baylands Nature Preserve, nearly 2,000 acres of undisturbed marshland. One of the best sites for birdwatching, Baylands also boasts a duck pond, a sailing station and an art park.
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Cuisine for every palate
While Downtown Palo Alto is conveniently nearby, Midtown has a diverse selection of cuisine for every palate, mainly along California State Route 82. Fuel up in the morning at Palo Alto Café, which serves coffee sourced from around the world, along with sandwiches and smoothies. INDO Restaurant and Lounge is a local favorite, blending traditional Southeast Asian flavors with California classics. Or head to the San Antonio Center, a shopping center that offers Target, Walmart, Trader Joe’s, CVS, and Pacific Catch, an upscale Seafood restaurant. For nighttime fun, head to the iconic neoclassical Persian-style Stanford Theatre for old Hollywood classics and sip drinks at The Rose & Crown, a laid-back pub offering whiskeys, craft beers and games.
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Top marks for Palo Alto Unified Schools
The Palo Alto Unified School District serves Midtown Palo Alto and is ranked the No. 1 best district in California by Niche. Students attend El Carmelo Elementary School, which received an A-plus from Niche and offers STEM programs, ice skating parties, and an annual community picnic. Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School also received an A-plus from Niche and is ranked the No. 1 best middle school in the San Francisco Bay area. Ranked the No. 1 high school in the San Francisco Bay area by Niche and earning an overall A-plus, Henry M. Gunn High offers water polo and tennis teams, aeronautics and robotics clubs and career technical education. Area students can also attend Palo Alto High School, which sits in the shadow of Stanford University’s sprawling campus.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Betzahire Pelayo
Betzahire Pelayo
Keller Williams Palo Alto
(650) 646-7290
24 Total Sales
2 in Midtown Palo Alto
$3.2M - $3.6M Price Range
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Michael Mendoza
Michael Mendoza
Brokers Network
(669) 231-6556
29 Total Sales
1 in Midtown Palo Alto
$3,360,000 Price
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Steven Wen
Steven Wen
Keller Williams Thrive
(669) 279-4702
85 Total Sales
1 in Midtown Palo Alto
$3,700,000 Price
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Alex Wang
Alex Wang
Responds QuicklyRainmaker Real Estate
(650) 977-2448
177 Total Sales
7 in Midtown Palo Alto
$2.7M - $5M Price Range
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Lynne Mercer, CRS
Lynne Mercer, CRS
Responds QuicklyCompass
(650) 855-2390
26 Total Sales
1 in Midtown Palo Alto
$3,110,000 Price
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Daniel Donate
Daniel Donate
Responds QuicklyEXP Realty of Northern California, Inc
(877) 779-1925
239 Total Sales
1 in Midtown Palo Alto
$3,310,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Greer Park
Boulware Park
Hoover Park
Henry Seale Park
Del Medio Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Midtown Palo Alto | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Midtown Palo Alto Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Midtown Palo Alto, Palo Alto sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The median sale price for homes in Midtown Palo Alto, Palo Alto over the last 12 months is $3,500,000, up 12% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$2,998,000
Median Sale Price
$3,500,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$3,622,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$2,033,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$770,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-8%
Last 12 months Home Sales
129
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
12%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$1,911
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,653
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1953
Months of Supply
0.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,804
Below the national average
1,937
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,570
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,199
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
874
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Open Houses
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Saturday, May 1011am - 4pm
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Friday, May 910:30am - 1pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
10,175
Median Age
41
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$216,456
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$216,765
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.3%
College Graduates
76%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
53.4%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
14''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
80°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
96
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
67
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
26
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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