University South, Palo Alto, CA Area Guide

Get 300+ Local Insights for Any Address in University South, Palo Alto, CA

Get Access to 300+ Local Data Points
Photo of Palo Alto, CA
( 0 Ratings )

Living in University South, Palo Alto, CA

Ranks better than 78% of areas Follow

University South Area Facts

  • University South has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • University South crime rates are 326% higher than the Palo Alto average
  • Cost of living in University South is 10% lower than the Palo Alto average
Area Score
Is This the Right Place for You? Local Insights Report
  • Uncover the key details before you move
  • Use local data to guide a smarter investment
  • Compare neighborhoods side by side
Local Insights Report

What do the locals think about University South?

Based on 1 votes from AreaVibes users. Take the poll

University South Reviews

Write a review about University South Tell people what you like or don't like about University South…
Show All Reviews

How Do You Rate The Livability In University South?

1. Select a livability score between 1-100
0
Awful25
Poor50
Average75
Good100
Great
2. Select any tags that apply to this area
View results

Compare Palo Alto, CA Livability

City Image
    City Default Image
      vs
      Compare Neighborhoods & Addresses Local Insights Report

      Why stop at city-to-city? With Local Insights, you can compare neighborhoods, zip codes, or even exact addresses. Access 300+ hyperlocal data points—from schools and crime to housing and amenities—to see which area is the better fit.

      Local Insights Report

      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in University South? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Scott Park
      Heritage Park
      Bowling Green Park
      Lytton Plaza
      Cogswell Plaza
      Rinconada Park Playground
      Johnson Park
      Rinconada Park

      Entertainment

      Hewlett Packard's Garage
      Museum of American Heritage
      Palo Alto History Museum
      Children's Theater
      Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
      Stanford Theater
      Aquarius Theatre
      Ray Field

      Food & Drink

      Peninsula Creamery
      Cream
      Timothy Adams Chocolates
      Sweetgreen
      Sliderbar
      Fraiche
      Alegio Chocolate
      Rose and Crown

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in University South? Of all people who commute, 6.1% take public transportation in University South.
      Drive to Work
      47%

      27% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      14%

      11% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in University South? The cost of living in University South is 301/100 - which is 115% higher than California.
      University South
      301

      201% more expensive than average

      Palo Alto
      335

      235% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in University South? University South crime rates are 12,828, which are 353% higher than California
      Total Crime
      12,828 per 100k people

      463% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 8  

      463% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in University South? The median income in University South is $143,858 which is 126% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $143,858160% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $98,658231% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      68% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is University South a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      VA Palo Alto Health Care System

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Hoover Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Maximart Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      One Medical
      Acupuncture Clinic
      Davis Plastic Surgery
      Monica Stone Skin
      Palo Alto SpineMED
      Premiere Plastic Surgery
      Stanford Chiropractic Center
      ATI Physical Therapy

      C- Housing

      What are University South home prices? University South home prices are $1,721,950 - which is 321% higher than California
      Median home value
      $1,721,950832% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,424155% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      33%

      48% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does University South have good schools? The University South graduation rate is 97% - which is 21% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      16% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      77%

      59% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      13% higher than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is University South a good place to live? University South has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      n/a%

      0 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      n/a%

      0 total surveys

      Palo Alto neighborhoods

      Neighborhood Neighborhood
      Best Neighborhoods in Palo Alto for Singles       Neighborhood Neighborhood
      Best Neighborhoods in Palo Alto for Families       Neighborhood Neighborhood
      Safest Neighborhoods in Palo Alto       Neighborhood Neighborhood
      Most Dangerous Neighborhoods in Palo Alto       Neighborhood Neighborhood
      Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Palo Alto       Neighborhood Neighborhood
      Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Palo Alto
      General
      For Professionals
      Follow Us
      AV on Twitter AV on Facebook
      © AreaVibes Inc. 2010-2025