East Palo Alto, California

Small California city with local appeal

Pacific San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

60.5

D-

out of 100

Overview

East Palo Alto is a California city with a population of approximately 28,216, part of the San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $1,016,727. Median household income is $103,248.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 28,216 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $1,016,727 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $103,248 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 25.3 minutes
  • Part of the San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

28,216

Source: Census ACS

$1,016,727

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$103,248

Source: Census ACS

25.3 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

59

Source: Walk Score

213 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

San Mateo County (county-level results)

74%
23%
Democrat 242,957
Republican 76,616
Leans D+50.3

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 20.2/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 28/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 56.9/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 20/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 59/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 31.4/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 60.5

Location

East Palo Alto, CA (37.4688, -122.1411)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.