Barron Park Homes for Rent

Barron Park in Palo Alto, California, offers a suburban lifestyle with striking natural scenery and highly rated schools in the Palo Alto Unified School District. The neighborhood features midcentury cottages and ranch-style homes, as well as newer two-story traditional homes. Lot sizes range from 5,000 to 9,000 square feet, with condos and townhouses available in communities like Barron Square. The area is distinctive for its lack of sidewalks and diverse lot sizes. Safety is a key feature, with crime rates lower than the national average. Children attend Barron Park Elementary, Ellen Fletcher Middle, and Henry M. Gunn High, all highly rated. Residents enjoy Cornelis Bol Park, known for its garden and iconic donkeys, and the nearby Stanford foothills for hiking. For shopping, Trader Joe’s at San Antonio Center is about 2 miles east, and the VA Palo Alto Farmers’ Market operates weekly from May through November. Dining options include Driftwood Deli and Market. Community events are frequent, with the Barron Park Association hosting activities like the annual May Fete Festival and holiday-themed gatherings. Commuting is convenient with Interstate 280 and Foothill Expressway providing access to tech hubs like Sunnyvale, Cupertino, and San Jose, 8, 13, and 22 miles away, respectively. Public transportation is available through Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority buses. Nearby medical facilities include the Palo Alto VA Medical Center and Stanford Hospital, about 3 miles west. Palo Alto Airport is 4 miles north, and San Jose Mineta International Airport is 16 miles southeast.