East Palo Alto, CA Area Guide

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East Palo Alto Area Facts

  • East Palo Alto has a Livability Score of 72/100, which is considered excellent
  • East Palo Alto crime rates are 5% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in East Palo Alto is 47% higher than the California average
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East Palo Alto, CA Offers Variety 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Living in East Palo Alto is great because it has a lot to offer including scenic views and activities for everyone. My kids love visiting the local zoo and museum. We are animal lovers so we try to visit the zoo as much as possible. We even have annual passes. I also love the com ...Read More puter history museum. It's fun to compare the old technology to what we have now.

We are also known for the renowned Stanford University. We spend a lot of time here on the weekends because my niece is a student there. The campus is beautiful especially if you want to just enjoy a walk and take in the scenic views.

We have tons of restaurants. Some of my favorites are Three Brothers Tacos on University Ave because the tacos are fresh and authentic. I also love Emmanuel's Pizza. They are known for their big slices. You can probably find a variety of restaurants near Stanford that will suit your taste. Read Less
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      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in East Palo Alto? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Martin Luther King Park
      Jack Farrell Park
      Jack Farrell Park
      Bell Street Park
      Cooley Landing Park
      Eleanor Pardee Park
      Building 20 Rooftop Park
      Willow Oaks Park

      Entertainment

      Captivating Dance Nona
      Analog Research Lab
      Lucy Evans Baylands Nature Interpretive Center
      Children's Theater
      Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
      Hewlett Packard's Garage
      Museum of American Heritage
      Palo Alto History Museum

      Food & Drink

      El Jarocho
      Jamba Juice
      Baskin-Robbins
      Togo's
      McDonald's
      McDonald's
      Taco Bell
      Mi Tierra Linda

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in East Palo Alto? Of all people who commute, 3.5% take public transportation in East Palo Alto.
      Drive to Work
      70%

      7% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in East Palo Alto? The cost of living in East Palo Alto is 206/100 - which is 47% higher than California.
      East Palo Alto
      206

      106% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in East Palo Alto? East Palo Alto crime rates are 2,706, which are 5% lower than California
      Total Crime
      2,706 per 100k people

      19% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 37

      19% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -8%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in East Palo Alto? The median income in East Palo Alto is $83,511 which is 31% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $83,51151% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $32,0728% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      36% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is East Palo Alto a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      B Housing

      What are East Palo Alto home prices? East Palo Alto home prices are $941,300 - which is 130% higher than California
      Median home value
      $941,300410% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,76586% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      49%

      23% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does East Palo Alto have good schools? The East Palo Alto graduation rate is 63% - which is 21% lower than California
      High school grad. rates
      63%

      24% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      22%

      54% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      27% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is East Palo Alto a good place to live? East Palo Alto has an overall rating of 89% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      89%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      85%

      3 total surveys

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