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One of California's top places to live
In the heart of Silicon Valley and ranked by Niche as one of the best places to live in California, Midtown Palo Alto treats residents to highly ranked schools, a vibrant shopping and dining scene, Stanford University and luxury homes. “Palo Alto is hugely in demand, and Midtown gives people looking at this area something accessible but also right in line with what they expect from Palo Alto,” says Susanne Gibson, a Palo Alto property manager and longtime resident. “It’s as homey as it is stylish.” One of the Bay Area’s most highly coveted neighborhoods, this quiet suburb offers easy access to downtown, a quaint business district and much more.
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.
Two story homes with giant palm trees beautify this neighborhood in Midtown Palo Alto.
Xeriscape surrounds this white stucco home with a red clay roof.
This two story yellow and red home in Midtown has a banana tree in the front yard.
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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.
Every inch of the bowl at Greer Park Skatepark is covered in teal and colorful graffiti.
Locals play a friendly game of soccer at Greer Soccer Field.
Wood sign at Baylands Nature Preserve stands out against golden grass.
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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.
The entrance at Stanford Theatre is a nod to the past with its detailed architecture and vintage
Teeming with plants and black and wood details, Local Union 271 is a beautiful place to grab a b
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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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Parks in this Area
Greer Park
Boulware Park
Hoover Park
Henry Seale Park
Del Medio Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Transit
Airport
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
19 min drive
Bus
Louis & Fielding
Bus
Middlefield & Loma Verde
Bus
Louis & Amarillo
Bus
Middlefield & Matadero
Bus
Louis & Loma Verde
Bus
Louis & Elbridge
Bus
Middlefield & Colorado
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 98 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Midtown Palo Alto, Palo Alto over the last 12 months is $390,000, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
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
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